Fundamentals Child Development Center
109 GOLDSBORO STREET, PIKEVILLE, NC 27863Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Center Administrators and Staff Did Not Use the Information Provided in the Application to Ensure That Each Individual Child's Needs Are Met.
A child was fed a food that contained red dye. On the application, the parent documented the child was allergic to red dye. Violation confirmed
Dec 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A box of Borax an
Aug 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Child Was Handled in a Rough Way, Including Shaking, Pushing, Shoving, Pinching, Slapping, Biting, Kicking, or Spanking.
On August 19, 2025, a staff member roughly handled two two-year-old children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/27/2025
- A Child Was Yelled At, Shamed, Humiliated, Frightened, Threatened or Bullied.
On August 19, 2025, a staff member yelled at a two-year-old child. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/27/2025
Apr 11, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On April 8, 2025, staff members failed to provide adequate supervision when a two-year-old child exited the fenced area, unbeknownst to staff. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2025
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