Bracken Child Care
Data last updated · May 2026
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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 23, 20245 Findings5 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. Operator has not scheduled and obtained a f
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan was not current. The activity plan posted was dated for the month of September. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2024
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A safe outdoor was not provided for the children. There were glass pieces, sharp rocks and dog pooped in the backyard where the children play. The provider removed the dog poop and the glass pieces. There was
- Individual Applications Were Not on File for Each Child.
One of the children's file that was monitored today did not have an application. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2024
- Application Did Not Include the Names of Individuals to Whom the Center May Release the Child, as Authorized by the Person Who Signs the Application.
One of the children's file that was monitored today did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child.