Discovering Our World Child Development Center Llc
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
- 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 (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
On the outdoor playground, I observed a broken container with sharp edges and small pieces that were broken off, a broken easel, and black plastic lining under the surfacing that was exposed in several areas. Dur
Jun 26, 20254 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 most recent fire inspection was conduct
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
On the playground accessed by children of all ages, plastic sprinkler spikes with greater than three sharp points were observed remaining on the playground following water play the day before. Also on the playgr
- New Staff, Who Had Contact with Children, Did Not Receive at Least 16 Hrs. Orientation Within First 6 Weeks.
The file for one staff member rehired on 9/21/2023 did not contain an updated and complete record of staff orientation. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from p
- The EPR Plan Did Not Include the Location of the Ready to Go File and or the Required Information.
The emergency contact information for one new staff member was not observed in the Ready to Go File. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit