Glorious Community Childcare Center
402 S HORNER BLVD, SANFORD, NC 27330Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. T. Toomer who was hired on 7/11/2025, has not been entered into ABCMS. Violation confir
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At Least One Child Care Provider, Who Has Completed ITS-SIDS Training Was Not Present in the Infant Room, While Children Were in Care.
During today's visit, one new employee who had not completed the training was working alone in the space used by the infants. Violation confirmed corr
Aug 29, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A volunteer was left alone on the playground with five children. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/11/2024
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A volunteer was left alone on the playground with five children. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/11/2024
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
The Administrator did not attend to the children in a nurturing manner by arguing with parents for five minutes while children were being dropped off for care. Vio
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