Highland Children's Center
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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
During naptime there were three (3) children aged three years old and six (6) children aged two years old with one (1) caregiver. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 14, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Children ages four and five years old were allowed to leave the classroom and walk across the hallway to use the bathroom while two (2) staff members stayed inside the classroom with other children. Violation confirmed corrected by
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
Fire drills were not completed for the months of February and March 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/27/2025
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Three electrical outlets in the hallway were no
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Parent's medication authorization for emergency medication expired March 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/27/2025