Pleasant Gardens Elementary Preschool
100 JOHN ROACH DRIVE, MARION, NC 28752Childery 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
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Food Brought From Home, Did Not Meet the Nutritional Requirements and Necessary Supplements Were Not Provided by Center.
Three children, who do not have Opt Out forms, had lunches from home that did not meet nutritional requirements. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received f
- All Stationary Equipment, More Than 18 Inches High, Was Not Installed Over Protective surfacing.The Blue Composite Structure Had Gravel in Around It That…
measured between one and two inches in depth. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2026
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff, now working in licens
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
One staff, employed on 1/21/26, did not have a valid qualification letter on file until 2/9/26. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2026
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Safe Pick-up and Delivery Procedures Were Not Communicated to Parents And/or Were Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen by the Parents.
The posted safe pick up and delivery was a sample listing the rule reference and did not have procedures specific to the program. Violation confirmed cor
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