Vaughan Elementary Pre-K
Data last updated · May 2026
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 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Center Has Not Passed Required Sanitation Inspection and Received an Approved or Superior Rating.
The center received a provisional inspection on May 12, 2026. However a superior rating was received on the re-inspection on May 14, 2026. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 21, 20264 Findings4 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children in care. Two benches on the playground are rusted posing risk for a child getting, cut, scraped or snagged. Violation confirmed corrected by letter rec
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the months of November and December 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
- Child Care Providers, Including the Director, Uncompensated Providers, Substitute Providers, and Volunteers Did Not Have the Required Emergency Information…
Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form w
- One Staff Member Had Not Completed Training in Playground Safety.
No staff has completed the playground safety training. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2026