Murphy Head Start
161 THOMAS STREET, MURPHY, NC 28906Childery 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
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 3, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. One (1) disinfected spray bottle was hanging down fr
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
A current Summary of Law was not posted. Only one side of the summary of Law dated 2023 was posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
Basketball goals and one ride on bike with school signage contain rust. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2026
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was incomplete.Fire Drills Were Not Conducted Monthly as Required by Rule.
Documented fire drills were conducted on 3/28/25, 4/28/25, 5/23/25, 9/17/25, 10/3/25, 10/15/25, 11/7/25, 12/18/25, 1/28/26, and 2/27/26. A fire dri
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
Emergency drills were not conducted at least once every three (3) months as required. Documented emergency drills were conducted on 3/14/25, 10/28/25, and 11/28/25. An emerge
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