Appleseed Academy Llc
1591 90 WEST, TAYLORSVILLE, NC 28681Childery 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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 19, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space 1 and space 3, baby wipes labeled "keep out
- Special Diet or Food Allergy Information Was Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen in Food Preparation and Eating Areas.
Space 1 and the kitchen did not have an allergy posting. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- An Individual Written Feeding Plan Was Not Provided by Child's Parent or Health Care Provider or Was Not Followed and Posted. (Omit Posting for Centers Located…
in a residence). Space 2 and space 3 did not have infant feeding plans posted for children fifteen months and under. Violatio
- 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. A aerosol can of
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In space 1, Ziploc bags and a plastic grocery bag of children's extra clothing were stored in children's cubbies below five feet. Violation
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