Totsland Preschool
644 WEST OLD COUNTY ROAD, BELHAVEN, NC 27810Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space #5, a sealed packet of “Physicians Care” extra strength non-aspirin and a sealed packet of “Physicians Care” antacid were located in the unlocked first
- All Vehicles Used to Transport Children Were Not Free of Hazards.
During the tire inspection, all of Lincoln's head while checking the front passenger tire of the van used to transport the children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2026
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Caregivers Did Not Document Compliance with Visually Checking on Sleeping Infants Aged 12 Months or Younger And/or the Documents Were Not Maintained for A…
minimum of one month. Sleep charts were not available for review for an 11-month-old infant in care for August 4, 2025. Violation
Mar 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
There was no fire drill documentation available for review for the months of October 2024 and December 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2025
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
On the walkway around the building there were 3 screws protruding near the base of the fence boards. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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