Clara Hearne Early Childhood Center
731 CEDAR STREET, ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Evaluation and a Staff Development Plan.
There was not annual staff evaluation nor staff development plan on record for J. Smith Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/15/2025
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Qualification (CBC) for S. Willi
Nov 6, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
Prior to employment, Ashley Parker did not obtain a criminal background check through DCDEE agency. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
Two substitute staff did not have accurate records available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A valid qualification letter was not available for review for Ashley Parker. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024
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