First Step Child Care
7384 NC HIGHWAY 8 SOUTH, GERMANTON, NC 27019Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Center Did Not Have Developmentally Appropriate Equipment and Materials Accessible Daily.
There was no paper for children in the art center in space 4. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Stationary Equipment, More Than 18 Inches High, Was Not Installed Over Protective Surfacing.
The yellow swings have between 0 and 3 inches of sand underneath. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2025
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The cardboard blocks were in disrepair in space 4. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Current Schedule Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The schedule was not posted in space 3. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan was dated for last week in space 3. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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