Children's Discovery Center
185 SLOAN ROAD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 30, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
One (1) child that was one (1) year of age was left alone in space#3 eating. Additionally, the group moved to space #3 from space # 2 for snacks. Five (5) children between the ages of two (2) years of age to five (5) years of age
- The Center Did Not Comply with the Permit Restrictions.
The age range for this facility is children two (2) years of age to five (5) years of age. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/12/2026
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
The Menu was posted in the kitchen and dated for 1/19-1/23/2026. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Diaper Changing Surfaces Were Not Cleaned with a Detergent Solution and Disinfected After Each Use.
Today three (3) diaper changes were observed consecutively, between the first and second diaper change observed the changing mat was not cleaned and disinfected. Violation confirmed cor
- 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. A can of Lysol ae
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