Shining Stars Preschool Bryan
430 CATON RD, LUMBERTON, NC 28360Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Center Has Not Passed Required Sanitation Inspection and Received an Approved or Superior Rating The Sanitation Inspection on File Is Dated September 5, 2024.
The Administrator has requested an inspection from Robeson County Health Department. Violation confirmed corrected by letter r
Feb 27, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Training Counted by Staff, Was Not Approved by the Division, as Required in Rule.
Staff counted training not approved by the Division for their ongoing annual trainings. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
Staff received some required on-going training but had not completed enough training hours. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. Seven staff members does not have documentation of completion training of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of C
Jan 15, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Three teachers were unaware of a three-year-old child sleeping in the classroom and left the child unattended for approximately ten minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/28/2025
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