Primrose School of Lake Norman
173 RACEWAY DRIVE, MOORESVILLE, NC 28117Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Medication Administration (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- New Staff, Who Had Contact with Children, Did Not Receive at Least 16 Hrs. Orientation Within First 6 Weeks.
A staff member that worked at this facility from 12/14/22 to 12/23/23 completed new staff orientation on 1/24/23. She was rehired on 4/2/25 and has not received new staff ori
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Space #2 had a medication administration form for Aquaphor that did not include the amount to be used. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/8/2026
Oct 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Space 4 had a large bottle of blowing bubbles and a "Magic Eraser" cleaning sponge located on the counter with the sink. The outdoor play area used by the children 4 years of age to 6 years of age had wooden fenc
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number. 15A NCAC 18A .2818(e)Handwash Signs Shall Be Posted at Every Handwash Lavatory Area.
The signs shall instruct children and child care center employees to wash their hands in accordance with Rule .2803. There were three childre
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