Childcare Network #246
2029 WINSTON ROAD, CLAYTON, NC 27520Childery 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Meals/snacks Did Not Comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
A vegetable was not served with the lunch meal on 4-30-26. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/21/2026
- Children Were Not Provided a Meal or Snack a Minimum of Every Four Hours.
On 4-30-26, the breakfast and lunch meals were 4 to 4.5 hours apart. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/21/2026
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
More than fie children are routinely present in space during between 6:30 and 7:10 am. In addition, as many as twelve children, including children less than one year of age, are present in this same classroom with two staff me
Apr 30, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Unsafe conditions were observed in the building while children were in care, including dried human waste around a floor drain in the kitchen and improperly disinfected floors in classrooms and hallways where toil
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Kitchen door was
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