Alice in Wonderland
297 SAM GRADDY ROAD, WASHINGTON, NC 27889Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Provide Supervision According the Individual Age, Needs, and Capabilities of Each Child.
When I arrived, you were outside on the front porch of the home, and the children were inside the home. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/25
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, and Products Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser and Any Substance That May Be…
hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can o
Nov 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Plastic Bags, Toys, and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed, Including but Not Limited to Materials That Can Be Easily Torn Apart Such as Foam Rubber And…
styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were located inside the unlocked doors of the changi
- Operator Did Not Provide Supervision According the Individual Age, Needs, and Capabilities of Each Child.
When we arrived, you were outside the front of the home and the children were inside the home. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 11/19/2024
Dec 6, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Accurate Records Were Not Maintained for All Staff and Children.
Two out of eight children's records were not available for review today. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2023
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