Sherwood Elementary Prek
1744 DIXON ROAD, GASTONIA, NC 28054Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Smoking Materials Were Not Kept in Locked Storage.
In Space #1, an opened purse containing a “Geek Bar” vape was on the shelf to the left of the cubbies used to store children’s items. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In Space #1, one
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
The Lead Teacher was in Space #1 opening a bottle of Mountain Dew when I arrived while the assistant teacher was in the cafeteria caring for seventeen (17) children, four (4) to five (5) years of age. Violation confirm
Dec 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on October 27, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/10/2025
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Vision Screening.
One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2025, did not have a vision screening on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025
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