Childcare Network #84
787 VILLAGE ROAD NE, LELAND, NC 28451Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Mulch on three (3) of the four (4) playgrounds was mixed with dirt and weeds and was an insufficient depth around climbing equipment, a slide, and climbing tires. A panel of wood on a climbing tire used by 3 year
- The Indoor And/or Outdoor Premises Was Not Checked Once a Day, Prior to Initial Use, Ensuring Debris, and Broken Equipment Was Removed and Disposed Of.
Debris was present on one (1) of the four (4) playgrounds while in use by the children. The debris was removed during the visit. Viol
- All Vehicles Used to Transport Children Were Not Free of Hazards.
Two (2) seat backs on the bus currently in use had large holes and exposed foam. These were covered by tape during the visit. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Refrigerator(s) Did Not Maintain a Temperature of 45 Degrees F. or Below.
The refrigerator in the infant room registered at 49 degrees. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2025
- Diaper Changing Surfaces Were Not Kept Free of Storage.
A child's shoes and an ice pack was stored on the diaper changing surface in space 2. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2025
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