Day of Joy Child Care
143 HIGHTOWER RD, MORVEN, NC 28119Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 25, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Individual Providing Care During Unplanned Absences of the Operator, Such as Medical Emergencies, Was Not at Least 21 Years of Age.
The substitute provider present during today's visit providing care to the children during the absence of the provider is 18 years of age. Violation con
- Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, and Products Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser and Any Substance That May Be…
hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. During the visi
- The Written Plan of Care Did Not Specify Times for Completing Routine Tasks and Did Not Include Those Times on the Written Schedule.
The written plan of care did not specify times for routine tasks. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/5/2024
- The Written Plan of Care Did Not Specify the Names of Individuals Who Will Be Responsible for the Care of Children When the Operator Attends to Routine Tasks.
The written plan of care did not provide names of individuals who provide care during the absence of the provider. Violation
- Operator Did Not Give Written Notice of the Written Plan of Care Amendment to Parents of All Children Enrolled, at Least 30 Days Before the Change Was…
implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not r
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