Pearce Elementary Aces Program
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.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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Special Diet or Food Allergy Information Was Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen in Food Preparation and Eating Areas.
Special diet and allergy information was not posted in the cafeteria. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/7/2026
Oct 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The facility has not had a fire drill since 8/29/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not have verification of an app
- 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. Two staff did not have an approved CPR class. Viol
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The EMC Plan Was Not Reviewed with All Staff Annually and Whenever the Plan Was Revised.
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and one with substitute staff. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2025