Surf City Elementary School Preschool
12345 - A LITERACY LANE, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In the outdoor play area, baby wipes were laying on
- A Safe Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Back gate will not securely close. The debris that is located right next to the fence needs to be cleared. The mulch needs to be tilled by the swing area and slide area. There also seems to be some drainage issues where t
- Gates to the Fenced Outdoor Play Area Did Not Remain Closed While Children Occupied the Area.
The back gate to the playground area is being kept closed by a locked chain that poses a risk in the event of a fire. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/20
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The double gate in this area is not secure – easily opens even with a chain attached. The fence by the double gate is slack/loose making it unstable. These hazards need to be immediately addressed by replacing or repairin
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
This information was not available in space #6; the last posted activity plan was dated for February 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025
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