Childcare Network #178a
3749 SWEETEN CREEK ROAD, ARDEN, NC 28704Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
Space 1A, safe sleep check logs were reviewed at 10:10a. The last safe sleep check was documented at 9:30a for one (1) child. The child was still asleep in the crib. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provide
- Emergency Medical Care Information Was Not on File in the Center on the Child's First Day of Attendance And/or Was Not Updated as Changes Occurred or at Least…
annually for each child. Child enrolled 12/23/2024 emergency information was dated 12/18/2024 and was not updated annually. Vi
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
Child enrolled 12/1/2025 medical report was not submitted within thirty (30) days of enrollment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/4/2026
- Each Child Was Not Immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an Immunization Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
Child enrolled 12/1/2025 immunization report was not submitted within thirty (30) days of enrollment. Violation confirmed corrected by le
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Schedule Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Space #6 a daily schedule was not posted for review. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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