Yates Mill Elementary
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.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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Tripping hazards from exposed tree roots were on the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/4/2024
- Health and Safety Training Topics Were Not Included as Part of On-going Training Within Five Years of Completing the Previous Health and Safety Training Topics.
One staff member did not complete health and safety training once every five years of completing previous training topics in
Dec 1, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
One of the teacher assistants working in the classroom today had not completed the required criminal background check that is necessary to work in a licensed child care program. Violation confirmed corrected by letter
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number.
Sanitation.2801(11): "Designated Emergency Medication" means a medication needed to immediately treat a life-threatening medical event that is administered in accordance with 10A NCAC 09 .0803(10) and G.S. 110-102.1A. A child i