Upward Elem Sch Intensive Intervention Classroom
45 EDUCATION DRIVE, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731Childery 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, School-Age
- 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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Space #2 current activity plan was not posted for staff and parents to reference. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/2/2026
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #2, two (2
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. Staff member hired 8/11/2025 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
One (1) emergency medication school medication form was missing required components specific to our compliance standards. The form lacked the route the medication is to be administered, specific dates to administ
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
Staff member J. Hinchliffe and S. Kennedy criminal background check was not completed prior to employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/19/2025
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