First United Methodist Child Development Center
217 S CHURCH STREET, SALISBURY, NC 28144Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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.2 / 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
I observed a child four years of age leave the bathroom across the hall and walk into Space 2, which had their door shut, without an adult present. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2026
Feb 6, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. The arrival time for two (2) children was not documented in Space 1. The arrival time for three (3) children was not doc
- Staff/child Ratios Applicable to a Classroom, Were Not Posted in Each Classroom.
The staff/child ratio worksheet was not posted in Space B101. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Current Schedule Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A schedule was not posted in Space 2. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2026
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A current activity plan was not posted in Space 2. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2026
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