Whiteville Primary School Preschool
805 BARBCREST AVENUE, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20253 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On November 12, 2025, staff members failed to provide adequate supervision appropriate to the age, needs, and capabilities of a four-year-old child. During this time, the child ran from the classroom and through the courtyard and p
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A substitute was used in the PreK class without a criminal background check. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/17/2025
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
The substitute was used in a PreK class that did not have a qualifying letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/17/2025
Oct 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Child Was Handled in a Rough Way, Including Shaking, Pushing, Shoving, Pinching, Slapping, Biting, Kicking, or Spanking.
On October 21, 2025, a school employee handled a four-year-old child roughly when she grabbed the child by the arm. As a result, the child received significant ma
- There Was a Substantiation of Child Maltreatment.
Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. Violation pending provider response
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