Mt. View Elementary Preschool
5911 DWAYNE STARNES DRIVE, HICKORY, NC 28602Childery 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, School-Age
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
Fire drills had not been completed monthly as required, the last fire drill was completed on February 18, 2026. Violation pending provider response
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
An emergency drills had not been completed quarterly as required, the last fire drill was completed on January 14, 2026. Violation pending provider response
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One staff member (KHC) did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of being hired. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/19/2025
Jan 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. One staff member with a hire date of 8/12/2005, did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to
- 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 staff member with a hire date of 8/12/2005, did not have documentation of completing Health and Safety Trainings. Violat
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