White Oak Elementary School
555 W B MCLEAN DRIVE, CAPE CARTERET, NC 28584Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of the mulch in the outdoor space under the large climbing structure was not nine (9) inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/27/2026
Dec 4, 20231 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan in indoor space 407 was dated November 13, 2023 through November 17, 2023. The activity plan in indoor space 408 was dated November 20, 2023 through November 21, 2023. Both activity plan
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