Atru Stars Family Childcare
304 FAYETTEVILLE ST, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545Childery 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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Stationary Play Equipment Was Not Anchored And/or Equipment Was Installed Over Concrete or Asphalt.
The metal swing set located in the fenced in back yard was not anchored down. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/9/2026
Oct 29, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Authorization to Seek Medical Care in the Parent's Absence Was Not Available for Three Children (JR, KF and RE).
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2025
- Written Record of Up-to-date Pet Vaccinations as Required by NC Law and Local Ordinances, Including Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats, Was Not Available.
No proof of rabies were on file for two poodles. Send me proof or vaccinations from a veterinarian. Violation confirmed correcte
- Copy of Each Child's Health Assessment, Including the Operator's Own Preschool Child(ren), Was Not on File Within 30 Days of Enrollment.
Two children's (KF & KT) medicals were not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. Two Providers criminal background checks have not been linked to the ABCMS portal. Viol
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