Dusk II Dawn Child Care Center
947 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, MEBANE, NC 27302Childery 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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 9, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
The teacher in the classroom for preschool children had her emergency medication stored in a bag on the floor. This medication was accessible to the children. S
- A Current Schedule Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In the classroom for preschool children the daily schedule was not posted. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2026
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The outdoor area equipment had spider webs inside and on the equipment. The cover to the wooden sand box is broken. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2026
- All Electrical Appliances Were Not Used in Accordance with the Manufacturers Instruction.
Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A space heater was stored in
- All Staff, Including the Director, Did Not Have an Annual Health Questionnaire on File Following the Initial Medical Statement.
One staff did not have a health questionnaire on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2026
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