Foundations Early Learning Center #238
7821 BRADLEY LONG DRIVE, SHERRILLS FORD, NC 28673Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Written Feeding Plan Did Not Include the Child's Name, Parent Signature, And/or Was Not Dated When Received by the Center.
In the Infant 1 classroom two (2) infant feeding plans that did not contain the parent’s signature and the date received by the center. Violation confirmed co
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy Did Not Have the Required Information.
Two (2) staff members with the hire dates 2/22/23 and 2/6/23 did not have the date listed on the form that the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was give
Jan 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
The walls in classroom spaces #6, 4, 3 and 1 have chipped and peeling paint. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2025
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
In space #7 there was 1 over the counter hydrocortisone cream that did not have a permission to administer form that provides standing orders to administer the medication for up to 12 months on file. Violation cor
- Center Did Not Maintain a Record of Daily Attendance.
Attendance records in classroom spaces #3 and 4 were not current. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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