Delightful Place Child Care Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Operator Did Not Follow the Emergency Procedures Outlined in the Emergency Medical Care Plan.
It was confirmed during interviews with Ms. Gold, that there was one child that hit their head on a shelf, and first aid was not administered. In addition, it was stated that a child had swel
- A Copy of the Incident Report Was Not Given to the Parent.
During interviews, it was confirmed that the child had swelling on the forehead, and an incident report was not completed, and/or given to the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/26/2026
- An Individual Sleeping Space for Resting Such as a Bed, Crib, Play Pen, Cot, Mat, or Sleeping Bag with Individual Linens Was Not Provided for Each Pre-school…
age child who was in care for four hours or more, or for all children if overnight care is provided. It was confirmed during in
May 2, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment, a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed for Gladys Manye. The date of employment was April 28, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/16/2025
- Copy of the Required Information for an Individual Was Not on File in the Home Available for Review.
The required information for a substitute employed on April 28, 2025, was not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/16/2025