Canterbury Kids
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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 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 Children's Records & Files (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. One child enrolled in Space 2 did not have a time of arrival recorded. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A fire drill was not observed to be recorded for the month of September, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/3/2026
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
One child enrolled with an emergency medication in Space 1 did not have a permission to administer medication form with the subject medical condition or allergic reaction re
Aug 12, 20252 Findings2 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 most recent fire inspection for the fac
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
Space 1, a space designated for children two and three years of age, was observed to have one child two years of age and thirteen children three years of age with one staff member and