Selma Elementary School
311 WEST RICHARDSON STREET, SELMA, NC 27576Childery 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
- 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 (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The lesson plan was not current. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
May 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The emergency drill was conducted on 1-9-25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2025
Sep 26, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
Prior to employment a criminal background check was not completed for I. Barnes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/7/2024
- Accurate Records Were Not Maintained for All Staff.
Accurate records were not maintained for I. Barnes Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/7/2024
- 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 for review for I. Barnes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/7/2024
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