Rutherfordton Elementary Preschool
201 BOB HARDIN ROAD, RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Michelle Clement had a qualifica
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Dental Screening.
One child four years of age that enrolled on September 11, 2025, did not have a dental screening on file for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/5/2025
Aug 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current approved fire inspection was com
Jan 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Health Assessment Was Not on File at the NC Pre-K Site Within 30 Days After a Child Entered the NC Pre-K Program or the Health Assessment Was More Than 12…
months old at the time of program entry. One NC Pre K child enrolled 9/7/23, had a health assessment completed 10/18/23. Violati
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Dental Screening.
One NC Pre K child enrolled 9/7/23, did not have verification of a dental screening on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/25/2024
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