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Poplin Elementary After School

5627 POPLIN ROAD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:2025

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings · 0% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Aug 5, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Medication Administration (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Aug 5, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.

      I observed two (2) Benadryl’s in the sling bags carried by the group leaders and not in a locked area. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro

    • Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…

      professional. I observed an EPI pen in a zip lock bag without its original container. Violation confirmed corrected by letter rec

    • A Child Was Yelled At, Shamed, Humiliated, Frightened, Threatened or Bullied.

      During the visit, I observed a group leader using a harsh tone and threatening the group with silent lunch if they were not quiet while lining up. This carried on for a few minutes during their clean-up and

    • The Person Identified as the Person or Alternate Person Responsible for Carrying Out the Emergency Medical Care Plan Was Not on the Premises at All Times…

      and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. I observed the EMC plan posted, the person responsible for carrying o

  2. Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.

      One (1) staff member did not complete the required number of hours. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/6/2025

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