Morven Head Start Center
6715 US HIGHWAY 52 SOUTH, MORVEN, NC 28119Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The lockdown drill conducted on 11/3/25 was not recorded on the drill log report. J. Pettiford recorded the drill during this visit. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health and Safety Training Topics Were Not Included as Part of On-going Training Within Five Years of Completing the Previous Health and Safety Training Topics.
J. Pettiford completed all health and safety training topics in January/February 2021, these topics were not completed again
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
During this visit it was observed that a fire drill for August 2025 was not documented on the drill record. School personnel provided documentation showing that a fire drill was conducted on 8/28/25. S. W
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A lockdown drill was conducted on 11/8/24 and the next lockdown drill was not completed until 3/31/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/20/
Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
During this visit it was observed that the drill record was incomplete. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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