Wncsource Bruce Drysdale Children's Center
271 BEARCAT BLVD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A fire drill, practiced 12/11/23 was not documented on the fire drill record log. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 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
- Substitute Providers and Volunteers Did Not Have a Health Questionnaire on or Before the First Day of Work and Annually Thereafter.
One staff, A.C. had a health questionnaire on file dated 5/25/22. The health questionnaire was updated during the visit for correction. Violation correct
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Sugarloaf Psam-Pspm-PlusHendersonville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Bruce Drysdale Intensive InterventionHendersonville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Bruce Drysdale Psam-Pspm-PlusHendersonville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Dana Psam-Pspm-PlusHendersonville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Wncsource Dana Children's CenterHendersonville · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Mt. Pisgah Lutheran PreschoolHendersonville · 4/5 Childery Rating