Parkway Head Start
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Based on the information obtained there is an ongoing issues where a caregiver frequently falls asleep while in charge of a group of children during naptime. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Based on the information obtained a caregiver is known to frequently carry hot coffee around children in the room and outside despite the operation having rules that this is not allowed. Violation confirmed corre
Oct 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
It was determined that on 10/1/25 a child was not cared for in a nurturing manner when a caregiver grabbed the child's hair to redirect them. Violation confirmed c
Sep 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff was observed to not have completed CPR
Feb 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
Surfacing depth at the ends of slides was measured at approximately 1 inch of depth. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2024