Rocky River Elem. Pre-K
5454 ROCKY RIVER ROAD, CONCORD, NC 28025Childery 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, 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
A staff member hired on 2/25/10 did not have a file available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/12/2025
- The Center Did Not Complete an EPR Plan Within Four Months of Completing the EPR in Child Care Training And/or the Plan Was Not Completed on a Template…
provided by the Division. There was not a completed EPR plan posted or available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter
- Health and Safety Training Topics Were Not Included as Part of On-going Training Within Five Years of Completing the Previous Health and Safety Training Topics.
A staff member hired on 8/20/18 did not complete all health and safety trainings within five years of taking health and safe
Nov 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. A staff member hired on 11/6/23 did not have a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment certifica
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
A staff member hired on 11/6/23 did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2024
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