Rainbow Garden Preschool & Extended Care
1497 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443Childery 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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
On June 27, 2025, a staff member was witnessed spraying a three-year-old child in the face / in his direction with soapy water. Violation confirmed corrected by le
Dec 3, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
In Space 1, an epi-pen used with a child expired in November 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/5/2024
- Over-the-counter Medicines Were Not in Their Original Containers or Administered as Authorized in Writing by Parent, Physician or Authorized Health…
professional. In space 1, zyrtec, used with a child as part of a medical action plan was not in its original container. Violation confirm
Jul 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
In space 1, an epi-pen was present to use with a child without a completed action plan or permission to administer form. Violation confirmed
Jul 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- On or Before the First Day of Work, All Staff, Including the Director and Individuals Who Volunteer More Than Once per Week Did Not Provide Results Indicating…
that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member hired July 17, 2023 h
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