Dilworth Child Development 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.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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 7, 20265 Findings5 Important
- A Schedule of Off Premise Activities Were Not Posted in Each Participating Classroom to Be Viewed by Parents And/or Copy of the Schedule Was Not Given To…
parents. Space 3 took children on a walk through the neighborhood. There was no information regarding the activity posted in the c
- Staff Did Not Take a List of the Children Participating in the Off-premise Activity with Them.
Teachers from Space 3 did not take a list of children participating in the off-premise activity with them on the walk in the neighborhood. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received fr
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Emergency medication was stored behind lock and key. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Center Did Not Maintain a Record of Daily Attendance.
Accurate attendance was not maintained in Spaces 1,2,3,4,6 and 7 for children who were spending partial time in those spaces as they prepared to transition to the new classroom beginning next week. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Written Statement From Each Child's Parent Giving Standing Permission Which May Be Valid for Up to Twelve Months for Participation in Off Premise Activities…
that occur on a regular basis was not available. One (1) child did not have a completed off-premise permission form on file. T