Kiddie Land Kindergarten, Inc.
1000 S LONG STREET E S, SALISBURY, NC 28144Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In Space 3B, I observed one staff member with eight children one year of age. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- NC Pre-K Program Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
In Space 8B, I observed one staff member with twelve NC Pre-K children four and five years of age. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 8, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In Space 9 and 8A, the activity plans were dated in December 2025 and activities observed taking place in the classrooms did not align with the activity plan posted. Violation confirmed corrected by lette
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. Three (3) bottles located in the food prep area between Space 1 and 2 were not labeled with the correct date. Violation c
- An Individual Written Feeding Plan Was Not Provided by Child's Parent or Health Care Provider or Was Not Followed and Posted. (Omit Posting for Centers Located…
in a residence). In Space 1, there are eight (8) children under the age of 15 months enrolled and only five (5) feeding plans
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