Hayes-Taylor Ymca Childcare
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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 16, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Required Staff/child Ratio Were Not Maintained During Aquatic Activities.
While the preschool children participated in aquatic activities the staff members for the classroom for three year children were not in the swimming pool area with the children. The staff were in the classroom.
- The Required Lifeguard Was Included in the Staff/child Ratio.
The lifeguard on duty was included in the staff/child ratio; no staff members were present with the children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2026
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised While Participating in an Aquatic Activity.
There were no qualified staff members of the childcare program with the children as they participated in an aquatic activity in the pool area. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro
- Prior to Supervising Children on an Aquatic Activity, and Annually, Staff Did Not Sign and Date a Statement That They Had Reviewed the Center's Policies On…
aquatic activities. Several staff members did not have a signed aquatic activity policy on file and or/ did not have an updated
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In the space for two year old children plastic bags(located in the cubbies) were accessible to the children. Violation corrected during vi