Mountain Pathways School
453 HOWARDS CREEK RD, BOONE, NC 28607Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 1, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Toxic Plants Were Accessible to Children.
There was at least one toxic plant below five (5) feet, which makes it accessible to children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. One out of three classrooms had recorded arrival times on the online program that is used. Violation confirmed corrected
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
An activity plan was missing from all three classrooms. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/13/2026
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
One playground area had a lot of materials on it making it crowded. There were a lot of toys and items around the climbers that were also in the fall zones that was hazardous. A picket on the ramp going to the la
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space 1A, a prescription diaper cream was not locked. Since it is a prescription cream, it must be locked up. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receive
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