Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten
Data last updated · May 2026
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A staff member, hired on November 17, 2025, did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2025
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. In space 1, the inhaler used with a child did not have a pharmacy label with instructions from the prescribing phys
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A staff member, hired on November 17, 2025, did not have a current qualification letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2025
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space 10, a Benadryl used with a child as part of an action plan was stored in an unlocked cabinet. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S. Anderson's First Aid certification expired in Sept