Beaufort County Child Development
1109 RESPESS STREET, WASHINGTON, NC 27889Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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, 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection was completed on
- The Child Care Center Premises, Including the Outdoor Learning Environment, Was Not Clean, Drained to Minimize Standing Water, Free of Litter and Hazards,…
and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. On the afterschool playground there w
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
In space #3, a child enrolled had a tube of Aquaphor diaper rash cream on file that expired in 9/2025. In space #4, a child enrolled had a tube of Destin diaper rash cream on file that expired in 11/2025. Violation correct
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The depth of the sand surrounding the swings on the preschool outdoor space measured at one (1) inch rather than the required six (6) inches. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A child two (2) years of age was left alone in a classroom on February 16, 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/3/2026
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