Childcare Network #54
430 WEST SUGAR CREEK, CHARLOTTE, NC 28213Childery 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Refrigerator(s) Did Not Maintain a Temperature of 45 Degrees F. or Below.
The temperature of the refrigerator in the infant classroom was above 60 degrees F. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/4/2026
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
A child's file did not contain the required health assessment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/4/2026
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In space #5, there were ten (10) children two (2) years of age with one (1) staff member. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/27/2026
Jan 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility's approved fire inspection repo
- Activities and Allotted Times Reflected in the Schedule Were Not Developmentally Appropriate for the Children in Care.
Children 3 years of age wait in a line for 10-15 minutes to use the bathroom. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/28/2026
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