Sandy Ridge Elementary Pre-K
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Information Did Not Name Childs Health Care Professional.
Two children currently enrolled did not have the health care professional listed on the application. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
There was a lapse in supervision when two children were engaged in inappropriate behavior. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
Oct 16, 20232 Findings2 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan for this week was completed for today's activities. There were not activities recorded on the plan for Tuesday - Friday of this week. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received f
- NC Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A ,2820 (F) Stated That Pocketbooks Should Be Stored Out of the Reach of Children.
Staff pocketbooks were stored in the classroom closet, where the cots were stored. The pocketbooks were stored at a level that was accessible to the children. Violation co