Mud Creek Christian School
403 RUTLEDGE DRIVE, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
While outdoors, I observed active ant mounds along the side of the concrete and in the grass near the concrete sidewalk. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2025
Dec 10, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Such as Archery Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, or Propane Stoves, Were Not Stored in Locked Areas or with Other…
safeguards, or removed from the premises. One (1) adult screwdriver was observed in an unlocked drawer below five (5) feet a
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
The first aid kit located on top of the shelf beside the built in sink counter had one (1) tube of antibiotic ointment, and one (1) tube of hydrocortisone crea
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
Staff member E. Tyndall provisional qualification letter expired on 10/31/2024 and a valid qualifying letter was not on file for review. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- An Individual on a Provisional Criminal Background Status Did Not Complete and Submit Documents That Were Specific to Their Former State of Residence Within…
the required time frame. Staff member E. Tyndall provisional qualification letter expired on 10/31/2024. Violation corrected du
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