Pilot Mtn. Elementary School Pre-K School Ready
218 FRIENDS STREET, PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC 27041Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
One inhaler observed expired on January 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2026
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A lockdown drill did not take place within the three months. Last lockdown drill was conducted on 9/30/2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
Feb 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- When Three Year Old Children and Older Were in Care, the Materials and Equipment in the Activity Area Was Not in Sufficient Quantity to Allow at Least Three…
children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The Blocks, Dramatic Play,
- Documentation of Staff's On-going Training Was Not on File And/or Was Not Current.
Both staff members did not have an On-Going Training Documentation on site. One staff member completed the documentation while I was onsite. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provid
- 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. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not on file for the two staff members in the classro
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