Central Center for Children & Families
351 WHITE STORE ROAD, WADESBORO, NC 28170Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
On October 30, 2025, a three-year-old child was able to open a gate, exit the fenced outdoor play space and run into the nearby street. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2025
Aug 21, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On May 19, 2025, a child was left in the classroom unattended. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/27/2025
Feb 28, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Corporal Punishment Was Used. [Omit Item 0903 for Religious Sponsored Centers Operating under GS 110-106 with an Exemption on File with the Division.] Staff…
slapped a child during bathroom transitions after child told her "No". Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Each Staff Member Did Not Have the Required Medical Report, Proof of Tuberculosis Test or Screening And/or Completed Health Questionnaire in a Medical File,…
maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. New TA file had the medical information with the tradit
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last drill was conducted in March, the facility was closed over the summer months and re-opened the end of August. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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