Just Girls Hearts of the Albemarle
304 S ROAD STREET, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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.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.2 / 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 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
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Medication Administration (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 1, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A group leader, hired on 6/24/24, had a qualifying letter dated 7/5/24. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Number of Children Present Was Not Within Permit Capacity.
In space 1, there were 23 children waiting to leave for an outing. At lunch, there were 21 children seated at the tables for lunch with 1 group leader in the classroom. Space 1 is approved for 20 children. Violation confi
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
The backpack, which contained asthma inhalers, was left unlocked and on the floor behind the desk when the children returned from their outing. The first aid k
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The group leader, hired on 6/24/24, had documentation
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The group leader, hired on 6/24/24, had documentat
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Ding Dong SchoolElizabeth City · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Creative Minds Learning Center LLCElizabeth City · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Sheep-Harney Elementary Pre-KElizabeth City · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Kids-N-Play Center of North CarolinaElizabeth City · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Eic Pasquotank/camden Head Start CenterElizabeth City · 5/5 Childery Rating
- E.i.c. Pasquotank Lois Johnson CenterElizabeth City · 5/5 Childery Rating