Mountain Heritage Preschool
333 MOUNTAIN HERITAGE HIGH SCH, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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.
One teacher had not renewed the health and safety trainings within the 5-year time frame. Violation confirmed corrected by l
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The pipes on the outside wall of the building on the playground is rusty. The end of the guttering on the greenhouse is sharp to the touch. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2
Feb 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Operator Did Not Maintain the Manufacturer's Instructions on File Electronically or in Paper Format for Any Outdoor Play Structures Purchased or Installed…
on or after September 1, 2017. A new outdoor play structure was installed in 2024 and manufacturer's instructions could not be
- Other Surfacing Materials Not Identified in Rule Were Used That Did Not Meet the ASTM Standards, Were Not Installed, Maintained, And/or Replaced According To…
manufacturer's instructions. The ASTM certification and instructions for the rubber mulch could not be located during the visit
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of the rubber mulch loose surfacing measured as low as four (4) inches under and around the swings, two (2) spring rockers, and outdoor play structure. Violation confirmed corrected by letter
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