Murphy After School
315 VALLEY RIVER AVENUE, MURPHY, NC 28906Childery 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.2 / 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
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last documented fire drill practiced was 3/4/25. There were no fire drills documented for September 2024, December 2024, and April 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
An incident log from a child file dated 4/16/25 was not documented on the incident log that is located on the parent board. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/20/2025
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff has a DCDEE CBC qualif
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
One staff has a DCDEE CBC qualification letter that expired on 8/23/24. One staff has a DCDEE CBC qualification letter that expired on 9/13/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from p
- Staff Working in Part-time, Full-day or Track Out School Age Care Programs Required to Complete BSAC Training, Did Not Complete It Within Three Months Of…
employment. One staff hired on 6/8/23 completed BSAC training on 2/10/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro
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