Stocks Elementary Preschool Program
400 WEST HOPE LODGE STREET, TARBORO, NC 27886Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The outdoor learning environment that the children play in had a piece of climbing equipment that the plastic coating peeled off and rust was showing on the stairs leading up to the top of the play equipment. Violation confirmed c
Apr 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
In the outdoor learning environment, there are two (2) large pieces of climbing equipment. The stairs leading to both pieces of climbing equipment had the hard rubber cover peeling off. The metal part of the stai
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last lock down drill was completed on December 16, 2024. The next lockdown or shelter in place drill should have been completed in March 2025. Violation confirmed correcte
Dec 12, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On December 6, 2024, a child was left out on the preschool playground without adult supervision for five (5) minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/17/2024
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
On December 6, 2024, there were ten (10) children with one (1) teacher on the NC PreK playground. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/17/2024
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