Cleveland Child Care and Development Center
78 JAPWOOD PLACE, GARNER, NC 27529Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Diapers Were Not Changed Whenever They Were Soiled or Wet And/or Were Changed on a Shift Basis.
It was determined that children's diapers were not changed when they became soiled or wet. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/6/2026
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A current activity plan was not posted in space seven. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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. There was a McDonald's cup sitting on the cabinet in the class
Jan 31, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In the classrooms for the three year old children (space 7 and space 8) there were 15 three and four year old children present with one caregiver. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/15/2024
- A Statement Acknowledging the Parental Decision to Opt Out of the Supplemental Food Provided by the Center Was Not Signed by the Parent And/or Maintained On…
file at the center. A signed opt out form was not available for three children who opt out of supplemental food provided by the
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