Tyrrell Elementary Preschool
486 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ROAD, COLUMBIA, NC 27925Childery 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), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Was Handled in a Rough Way, Including Shaking, Pushing, Shoving, Pinching, Slapping, Biting, Kicking, or Spanking.
On February 27, 2026, a teacher was observed grabbing a three-year-old child by the hood of their jacket, resulting in a scratch to the child's neck. Violation co
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Application Did Not Have a Medical Action Plan Attached for Any Child with Health Care Needs Such as Allergies, Asthma, or Other Chronic Conditions That…
require specialized health services. Three medical action plans were included with the medication in the ready-to-go file/backpack b
Dec 3, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A Criminal Background Check had not been completed for the administrator hired on October 7, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A qualification letter was not available for the administrator hired on October 7, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
- 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. No one at the facility had completed ABCMS Provider Portal Training to learn how to cre
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