Sedge Garden Elementary Pre-K Program
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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Medication Administration (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
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Apr 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
During the visit, no safety concerns were observed indoors. I observed two (2) landscaping stakes that were exposed on the playground designated for preschool aged children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Prescribed Medicines, That Are Pharmaceutical Samples, Was Not Stored in the Manufacturers Original Packaging, Was Not Labeled with the Child's Name, And/or…
written instructions did not include the required information. During the visit, I observed one (1) inhaler in space 108 that di
Mar 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Was Handled in a Rough Way, Including Shaking, Pushing, Shoving, Pinching, Slapping, Biting, Kicking, or Spanking.
During the visit, it was confirmed that on 03/24/2026 a long-term substitute moved a child's arm and then slapped the child's hand when the child attempted to pul
Dec 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
During the visit, I did not observe an activity plan posted in space 107. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- When Three Year Old Children and Older Were in Care, the Materials and Equipment in the Activity Area Was Not in Sufficient Quantity to Allow at Least Three…
children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. During the visit, I observe