Celeste Henkel - ISS Staff Childcare
1503 OLD MOUNTAIN RD, STATESVILLE, NC 28677Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.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.4 / 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 9, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A staff member was assisting children with toileting inside the classroom restroom. During this time, children were unable to been seen by the staff member due to being inside the restroom. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-u
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
One staff member was caring for children one year of age to four years of age from 6:30am until 12:00pm. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/11/202
- Children Between 12 and 24 Months of Age Were Grouped with Children 3 Years of Age or Older.
A child one years of age was grouped with children three years of age and older. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/11/2025
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan posted was dated for 9/2/25 to 9/5/25. 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 documented for May 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/15/2025
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