Carla's Country Day Care
513 MCDONALD AVENUE, HAMLET, NC 28345Childery 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.4 / 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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
It was confirmed that on 1/6/26, space #1 was not in compliance with staff/child ratios. One (1) teacher was left with eleven (11) 3-4 year-old children. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on
Oct 20, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Application for Enrollment Did Not Include All Required Information.
Two (2) of seven (7) children's files monitored during the visit did not have the section of the application completed that includes particular fears the child may have, any allergies and symptoms the child may have,
- Staff Did Not Model Appropriate Eating Behaviors by Consuming Food or Beverages That Meet the Nutritional Requirements Specified in the Meal Patterns For…
Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A staff member in space #6 had two (2) cups from Starbucks wi
- The Trained Staff Did Not Review the EPR Plan Annually or When Information in the Plan Changed to Ensure All Information Was Current.
The EPR Plan for the facility was last updated on 10/3/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2025
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The surfacing under the stationary equipment on the outdoor learning environment was not the correct depth. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2025
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