Old Dock Elementary
12489 NEW BRITTON HWY EAST, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472Childery 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, 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
A staff member hired on August 19, 2024 has not completed the required training topics. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Feb 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. An Epi-pen was observed in Space #200 without the original labeled container. Violation confirmed corrected by lett
- Application Did Not Have a Medical Action Plan Attached for Any Child with Health Care Needs Such as Allergies, Asthma, or Other Chronic Conditions That…
require specialized health services. Medical action plans were not observed for a child with asthma and a child with an allergy. Vio
Sep 26, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
Four protruding bolts were observed in the plastic border surrounding the fall zone on the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2023
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of