Quest at Banoak Elementary
7651 WEST NC HWY 10, VALE, NC 28168Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
One staff member with a date of employment of 08/28/2023 who was required to complete 10.00 hours of on-going training annually had completed 6.73 ho
- Application for Enrollment Did Not Include All Required Information.
The child enrollment application for one child with a date of enrollment of 08/26/2025 was missing a parent signature, allergy information, and information regarding fears and unique behaviors. Violation confirmed co
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One staff member with a date of employment of 08/12/2024 did not have documentation on file to verify that training for six of the health and training topics had been completed within the first year o
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete. • During the Month of April There Was No Fire Drill Completed and Documented.
The last fire drill was completed on March 11, 2025. As discussed, per Child Care rule 10A NCAC 09 .0604(t), fire drills should
Jan 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Information Did Not Name Child's Health Care Professional.
One child with an enrollment date of 12/11/2023 did not have an emergency health professional listed on the emergency medical care information portion of the application. Violation confirmed corrected by letter recei
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