Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare
4207 HIGHWAY 27 EAST, IRON STATION, NC 28080Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A shelter-in-place drill was completed on October 10, 2025, and the next lockdown drill was not completed until January 29, 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter recei
Dec 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Did Not Complete an EPR Plan Within Four Months of Completing the EPR in Child Care Training And/or the Plan Was Not Completed on a Template…
provided by the Division. An EPR Plan was not completed and on file for review since the facility was initially licensed on January 2
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The most recent fire drill documented on the fire drill record was dated March 21, 2025. A fire drill was not practiced in April 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/27/
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan posted on the parent information board was dated 3/31/2025-4/4/2025. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
The snack menu that was posted for parents to view was dated February 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2025
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