Ding Dong School
1107 CAROLINA AVENUE, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire available fire inspection was
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Outdoors on the toddler playground, a plastic bin used to store trucks and outdoor toys was cracked creating sharp edges and potential pinch points. The nylon outdoor rugs were frayed, creating tripping hazards.
- The Child Care Operator Did Not Comply with All State Laws, Federal Laws And/or Local Ordinances That Pertain to Child Health, Safety, and Welfare, as Required…
by General Statute 110-91. The door used as a fire exit for Space 1 was locked with a deadbolt. Violation corrected during vi
- Child Care Providers Scheduled to Work in the Infant Room, Did Not Complete ITS-SIDS Training Within Two Months of Employment or Did Not Complete the Training…
every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every thr
May 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space
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