Central Child-Development Center
1810 MOOSE ROAD, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Medication Administration (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
Space 10 and Space 4 have several areas of chipping paint on the walls throughout the room. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
In Space 8, there was not a Medication Administration Permission Form on file for an EpiPen. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/29/2025
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. A staff member hired on 11/6/2024 completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training
May 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Space 1 had an activity plan dated for the week of April 29, 2024. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. I observed three water bottles sent from home that were not labeled with the child's name and dated. Violation corrected
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