A Child's World Learning Center Pilot Mountain
320 OLD WESTFIELD ROAD, PILOT MOUNTAIN, NC 27041Childery 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.4 / 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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 conducted on 9/24/2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
One (1) child is space 5, left the classroom to go to the bathroom in the hallway and was unsupervised for approximately 50 minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/11/2025
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A two year old child was left alone in a classroom for approximately 2 minutes unsupervised. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/19/2025
Nov 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Person(s) Was Smoking in a Vehicle Used to Transport Children or on the Premises of the Child Care Center.
A staff member vaped inside of a facility on multiple occasions. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2025
- Smoking Materials Were Not Kept in Locked Storage.
A staff member kept their vape on their person while providing care for children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2025
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