Children's Discovery Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
Stored in drawers under the counter in some classrooms serving children ages one and two years of age, some of the following items were fou
- 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. Four children's file did not have annually updated emergency medical care information. Violation conf
- Staff Did Not Model Appropriate Eating Behaviors by Consuming Food or Beverages That Meet the Nutritional Requirements Specified in the Meal Patterns For…
Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. One staff member was drinking a soda in the presence of childr
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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. The emergency medical care information was not updated annually for eight children. Violation confirm
Nov 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. A prescribed Epinephrine was not in the original container in which it was dispensed with the pharmacy label. Viola