Blue Ridge Developmental Day
711 ANDREWS RIDGE ROAD, SPARTA, NC 28675Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The ground level at the base of the cushioned playground surface is lower due to washing away of the dirt during Hurricane Helene. This poses a tripping hazard to the children when playing on the playground outs
- A Caregiver Administered Medication to a Child Without Parental Permission or Authorization From a Bona Fide Medical Care Provider During the Event of An…
emergency medical condition when the child's parent was not available. Three (3) medications were found in Space 2 with no permissi
Jul 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff did not current documentation of certif
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One new staff did not have documentation of certif
Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
I observed plant growth coming through the fence line on the large playground. This is a hazadrd to the children as some plants may be poisonous to children. Visibility is limited to seeing any vermin coming thr
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