Tyrrell Co Head Start & Lrng Center
190 L A KEISER DRIVE, COLUMBIA, NC 27925Childery 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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Signage Was Not Posted Regarding the Smoking and Tobacco Restriction at the Entrance of the Center And/or in Vehicles Used to Transport Children.
A "No Smoking" sign was not posted in the bus used to provide routine transportation. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
On March, 20, 2024 and March 22, 2024, a teacher was alone in a classroom with thirteen children, three through five years of age. On March 21, 2024, a teacher was alone in a classroom with fifteen children, three through five
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection was completed o
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