Tyro Elementary School
450 COW PALACE RD, LEXINGTON, NC 27295Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. All staff must be in the new ABCMS system and current. Violation confirmed corrected by
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Evaluation and a Staff Development Plan.
A professional development plan was not completed for 2024-2025 for the following staff; E. Williams, S. Moree and K. Callan. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from p
Oct 30, 20243 Findings3 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
There is a closet between two classrooms that does not have a lock on the door. This area has items that are unsafe for children and must be locked at all times. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received f
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
One child's medication permission form did not have a start and ending date to administer medication. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2024
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One employee did not complete these required trainings within one year of hire date. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/22/2024
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