Ducklings Child Care Services at Waxhaw
401 SOUTH JACKSON AVENUE, WAXHAW, NC 28173Childery Rating: 5/5
Data last updated ·
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
One child's file did not have the required medical exam completed or signed by a healh care professional. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 14, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Foods and Beverages with Little or No Nutritional Value Were Available Often and Not Just for Special Occasions.
The children were offered cookies between AM snack and lunch time, while actively participating in gross motor play. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from p
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Bathroom sanitize
- Staff Did Not Model Appropriate Eating Behaviors by Consuming Food or Beverages That Meet the Nutritional Requirements Specified in the Meal Patterns For…
Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Staff had a soda present during the time of the visit. Violati
Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Planned at Least 1 Week Ahead and Dated.
The last menu posted was dated 11/25/24-11/29/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Waxhaw ElementaryWaxhaw · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Child Dev CtrWaxhaw · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Sandy Ridge Elementary After SchoolWaxhaw · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Big Blue Marble-WaxhawWaxhaw · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Laurelwood Community PreschoolWaxhaw · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Kensington Elementary After SchoolWaxhaw · 4/5 Childery Rating