Newland Pre-Kindergarten
750 LINVILLE STREET, NEWLAND, NC 28657Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 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
Mar 4, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 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. A box cutter was in the center unlocked teacher desk drawer. Violation corrected du
- 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. Sign-in and out sheet was not completed for two (2) children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Current Schedule Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A daily schedule was not observed posted in the classroom space. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
One (1) pink minnie mouse trike missing a petal. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2026
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
Staff member hired 8/7/2024 qualifying letter expired on 3/1/2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2026
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