Cookie's Little Palace
1171 SWINSON RD, JAMESVILLE, NC 27846Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Children Between 12 and 24 Months of Age Were Grouped with Children 3 Years of Age or Older.
Based on sign in/out logs reviewed for the month of November 2025, children ranging from aged seven (7) months old to eleven (11) years old were in care for as one group during the same hours
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Two active ant piles were observed on the playground. Three holes posing tripping hazards were observed on the playground near the back fence. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/
Dec 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Standing water was located on the playground inside of play equipment. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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.
A plastic bag used to store face masks was located inside of a cubbie. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 3, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Running Water, Soap and Individual Sanitary Towels, or Other Approved Hand-drying Devices Were Not Supplied at Each Lavatory.
Paper towels were not available for use in the hallway bathroom. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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