Child Care Matters Inc
825 N ESTES DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514Childery 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, 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Permissio
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
Monthly playground inspections were missing for June through November of 2025 and January, February and April of 2026. Violation pending provide
Dec 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Medication Administration Permission forms for two diaper creams in space one were expired. FARE form and allergy action plans in spaces one and three were expired. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last recorded shelter-in-place or lockdown drill recorded was in March of 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/7/2026
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children's Records That Include an Application for Enrollment, Medical and Immunization Records, and Permission to Seek Emergency Medical Care Was Not on File…
for each child. Two children's files did not contain a medical record. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from p
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