A. J. Richardson Head Start Center
850 S FRANKLIN STREET, ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27802Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
Staff and training worksheets were incomplete. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2026
- Personnel Records Were Not Maintained on File in the Timeframes Given by Rule .2318(7).
Personnel records reviewed were not current, up to date, organized and easily accessible. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/25/2026
Jan 22, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of one child. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/11/2026
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
An activity plan was not available for review in Room 8. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/11/2026
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
Documentation was not on file verifying fire drills were completed from October 2025 through December 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/11/2026
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