Pamlico County Primary Preschool
323 NEAL'S CREEK ROAD, BAYBORO, NC 28515Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
C. Marshall, substitute teacher, did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026
- 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. In space #1, ther
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
C. Marshall, substitute teacher, did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026
Oct 22, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
C. Denton hired on 9/2/25 had a criminal qualification letter on file dated 9/8/25. C. Barrow and B. Smith, substitute teachers, did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review. Violation confirmed corre
- 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. In the bathroom t
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