Janice Smith's Home Childcare
62 JIM HANNA LANE, WADESBORO, NC 28170Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 9, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Operator Did Not Maintain Accurate Daily Attendance Records Including Documentation of Arrival and Departure for All Children in Care, Including the Operator's…
own preschool children. Fire drill was don on April 3, 2026, there was no attendance taken on that day. Violation confirmed c
- Operator or Other Transportation Provider Did Not Have Written Permission From Each Child's Parents or Guardian to Transport the Child.
The provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was no form completed. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- For Each Child Being Transported, the Operator or Other Transportation Provider Did Not Have Identifying Information, Including the Child's Name, Photograph,…
emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the v
- The Written Plan of Care Did Not Specify How the Operator Will Maintain Compliance with Transportation Requirements Specified in Rule .1723 When Children Are…
transported. The provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was not on the form. Violation confirmed corrected
- The Written Plan of Care Did Not Specify How Parents Will Be Notified When Children Accompany the Operator Off-premises for Routine Tasks Not Specified on The…
written schedule. The provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was not on the form. Violation confirmed corr
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