Sawmills Wrap Around
4436 SAWMILLS SCHOOL ROAD, GRANITE FALLS, NC 28630Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. On April 29, 2025, one child was not signed out. On May 9, 2025, one child was not signed out. Violation confirmed cor
Dec 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…
available for review. On December 6, 2024 five children were not signed in and six children were not signed out. Violation confirmed
Jan 23, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A Criminal Background Check had not been completed for Novalee Bentley. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2024
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for new employee, Novalee Bentley, Group Leader. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One staff, employed on 8/18/22, did not complete the required training until 10/11/23. This exceeds the one year timeframe. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/26/2024
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