Kid's Country of Clayton, Inc
1024 PATCHWORK WAY, CLAYTON, NC 27520Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
A piece of playground equipment had exposed footers and the bolts were sticking up potentially causing a tripping hazard. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
The menu posted in the classroom designated for infants was dated for October 20, 2024-November 1, 2024. The menu posted in the hallway was dated for July 2025. Violation corrected during
- Staff Did Not Model Appropriate Eating Behaviors by Consuming Food or Beverages That Meet the Nutritional Requirements Specified in the Meal Patterns For…
Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In the classroom designated for infants, a can of Pepsi was o
Sep 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Safe Pick-up and Delivery Procedures Were Not Communicated to Parents And/or Were Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen by the Parents.
Safe pickup and delivery procedures were not posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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. First aid training was not completed with 90 days of
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