Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin
16 WEST PALMER STREET, FRANKLIN, NC 28734Childery 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
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 7, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Screen Time Was Offered to Children Under Three Years of Age.
Upon arrival in space 2a & 2b, the classrooms with two year old children, a children’s show was being played on the screen for children under three years of age. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provide
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last fire drill was practiced on 2/18/26. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2026
- 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. In space 3b, the
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Four (4) children had parent authorization on a form created by the provider for the administration of diaper cream found in the child’s cubby (Boudereauxs Butt Paste, Little Journey, Honest, and etc.) The provide
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
An incident log was not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026
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