A Kid's Place
100 NAVAJO TRAIL, INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
The rotating see-saw in the corner of the playground was not secured. The anchors were not sturdy and one (1) was broken. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/31/2026
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
Emergency drills were not practiced every three (3) months, the last drill was completed on 10/24/25, five (5) months ago. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received fro
Jul 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
In space #1, I observed one (1) swing with the lining and straps in need of cleaning/replacement. This is a repeat violation. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Electrical Cords Were Accessible to Infants and Toddlers.
In space #1, I observed cords to infant swing chairs accessible. This is a repeat violation. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The EMC Plan Was Not Reviewed with All Staff Annually and Whenever the Plan Was Revised.
The EMC plan was not reviewed with three (3) staff members. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2025
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