Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-K
3970 KING WILKINSON ROAD, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092Childery 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Screening Assessing Development Was Not Conducted Within 90 Days After the First Day of Attendance in the Program or Within Six Months Prior to the First Day…
of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administer
May 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. In space #3, six children were not signed out on May 2, 2025. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Electric Fans Were Not Mounted Out of Reach or Did Not Have a Mesh Guard to Prevent Access.
In space #2, an electric fan was sitting on top of the teacher's desk accessible to children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. In space #2, fourteen children were not signed out on 2/28/25. In space #3, one child was not signed in or out on 2/4/20
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In space #2, the activity plan posted was dated January 2025. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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