Martins Creek School Pre-K
1459 TOBE STALCUP ROAD, MURPHY, NC 28906Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There were batteries stored in an unlocked cabinet a
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
The summary of law posted was dated 2003 and not current. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Center Did Not Maintain Records as Required in Rule, And/or Were Not Made Available to the Division for Review.
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Off-site record verification was not on site or the f
- Sanitation Rule: 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a)Child Care Center Premises, Including the Outdoor Learning Environment, Shall…
be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not creat
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The plastic pirate ship on the playground had a broken step that could cause harm. The second step up was broken and children could stick fingers in or scrape knees when climbing. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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