Wncsource Hillandale Children's Center
40 PRESTON LANE, EAST FLAT ROCK, NC 28726Childery 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
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Outside, the felt barrier under the mulch and sand was exposed causing a trip hazard under the covered area on the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/31/2025
- 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. One (1) bottle o
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 8/29/2025. The previous documented drill was 2/21/2025 (lockdown). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro
Apr 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. While walking to the cafeteria, I observed fou
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. While monitoring outside, I observed the fence height was low due to the mulch washing and building up at the base of the fence. The
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