Cathey's 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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Hazardous Cleaning Supplies and Other Items That Might Be Poisonous E.g. Toxic Plants, Were Not Out of Reach or in Locked Storage When Children Were in Care.
A plugin air freshener was in the hallway, hand sanitizer was on the counter, and bottle of aromatherapy lotion was on the coun
Mar 13, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Safe Sleep Policy and Poster About Safe Sleep Practices Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Infant Sleeping Room or Area Where Parents and Caregivers…
are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
The incident log was not maintained. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/14/2024
Oct 11, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Safe Sleep Policy and Poster About Safe Sleep Practices Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Infant Sleeping Room or Area Where Parents and Caregivers…
are able to view daily. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2023