Middlesex Elementary School
13081 WEST HANES AVENUE, MIDDLESEX, NC 27557Childery 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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20264 Findings4 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
Paint is peeling from one of the handlebars of the yellow merry-go-cycle. A landing on the large playground equipment has ripped and peeling rubber covering. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
Incident reports were observed but they were not listed on the log. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2026
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
There was no playground inspection documented for December 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2026
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
There was no shelter-in-place or lockdown drill documented since August 29, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2026
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
There was no file on-site for the substitute working during the visit. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/13/2025
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