Jo's Daycare
616 HADLEY ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27610Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A three-year old child ran out of the center after his/her mother and was unsupervised by a staff member. The neighbor saw the child and was with him/her when the owner arrived, within minutes. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Emergency Medical Care Information Was Not on File in the Center on the Child's First Day of Attendance And/or Was Not Updated as Changes Occurred or at Least…
annually for each child. One child enrolled February 2024 did not have the emergency medical care information updated at least
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
Two children enrolled in February 2024 and March 2025, did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file within 30 days. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
Apr 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Staplers, stapler removers, several pairs of adult size scissors and BIC correction fluid (liquid white out) were located on the top of children’s cubbies in space 2 measuring 3 ft. high and on a child size shelf
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). There was one (1) employee, J. F
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