Northeast Elementary Preschool
1002 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE, KINSTON, NC 28501Childery 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 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. Ms. Barnes began employment on August 18, 2025. Ms. Barnes has not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicio
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The mulch in front of the red slide and in front of the blue climbing stairs measured five inches. The critical height for this piece of climbing equipment is 3 feet 4 inches. The mulch was very compac
Apr 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Under the blue awning attached to the large piece of climbing equipment, there were two small wasp nests. One of the wasp nests was actively being built by a wasp. Across from the large climbing equipment along t
Sep 12, 20232 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
There were four (4) ant hills located in the outdoor play area. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2023
- The Outdoor Premises Were Not Clean, Drained and Free of Litter and Hazardous Materials Grass and Other Vegetation in a Manner Which Does Not Encourage Vermin.
The grass needs to be cut, the grass was covering up active ant hills. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from
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