Ronda Clingman Elementary School Pre K
316 RONDA CLINGMAN SCHOOL ROAD, RONDA, NC 28670Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The rubberized coating on the steps of the large playground structure is worn away exposing rust on the steps. The peeling coating may cause a tripping hazard for the children. This has been noted on the monthl
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet with t
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
In Space 149, a child's authorization to administer medication did not include the parent's signature. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2024
- 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. The substitute in Space 149 did not have documentation of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of child maltrea
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
I observed there was a lockdown drill on 9/27/23 and the next lockdown drill took place 2/28/24, then a shelter-in-place on 3/6/24. There was no emergency drill conducted in
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