Midway Elementary School
15375 SPIVEY'S CORNER HWY, DUNN, NC 28334Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for the
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
Qualification letters for the substitute, Ms. Lorraine McDuffie, and the administrator were not on file and available for review during today's visit. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
Feb 18, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
One (1) staff member did not complete a Criminal Background Check prior to the first date of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2025
- The Center Did Not Maintain Records as Required in Rule, And/or Were Not Made Available to the Division for Review.
During today’s visit, one staff member’s file was not on-site and available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2025
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A qualification letter was not on file and available to review for one staff member. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2025
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