Guiding One's Direction Enrichment Center
309 NORTH ELM STREET, WILLIAMSTON, NC 27892Childery 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.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 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
- 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 Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20263 Findings3 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. Departure times were not documented for three children between the dates of March 6, 2026, and March 20, 2026. Violation
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Large tree branches and sticks were on the outdoor playground posing a tripping hazard. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026
- Signage Was Not Posted Regarding the Smoking and Tobacco Restriction at the Entrance of the Center And/or in Vehicles Used to Transport Children.
Signage regarding smoking and tobacco was not posted in the facility. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1
Jan 20, 20262 Findings2 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. Record verifying arrival and departure times for children on the dates of January 5th through 8th, 2026 and January 16,
- Children Used Space That Was Not Approved.
It was reported that five school-age children were cared for in unapproved space on the dates on January 5th through 8th, 2026, and January 16, 2026. Additionally, the children were cared for in unapproved space occurred on other dates not gi
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