First Ward Child Development Center
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.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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 31, 20265 Findings5 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Space six activity plan was dated for March 23-27, 2026, in space nine there was no pm activity plan for wrap around care. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- Special Diet or Food Allergy Information Was Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen in Food Preparation and Eating Areas.
Space nine did not have a allergy list posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- When Children 3 Years and Older Were in Care, Screen Time Was Not Used to Stimulate a Developmental Domain; Was Not Limited to 30 Minutes a Day and No More…
than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that
- Screen Time Was Offered to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In space six the computer was on and it was stated that the children use the computer as a whole group. The classroom has six two year old's. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Equipment and Furnishings Not Meeting the Requirements Outlined in Child Care .0601(b) and (C) Were Not Removed or Made Inaccessible.
Space eight had a broken tray, playgrounds had a broken chair, and broken waffle cube(large fine motor put together). The climbing structure on the Nc