Kids Kastle Childcare
253 GILLESPIE STREET, PINEBLUFF, NC 28373Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a First Aid Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First Aid Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration Of…
the certification. First aid training for L. Lambert expired in 7/2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from p
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a CPR Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration of The…
certification. CPR training for L. Lambert expired in 7/2025 Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/4/2026
Feb 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Bacteriological Analysis Indicating the Water Is Free of Bacteria Had Not Been Performed on a Sample of Water From Each Well Used for the Children's Water…
supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last well water analysis was completed in November 2022.
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available for Review at the Facility.
The provider did not have a qualification letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/19/2025
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Medical Action Plan Was Not Updated on an Annual Basis and When Changes to the Plan Were Made by Child's Parent or Health Care Professional.
Seven children did not have updated medical action plans on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/20
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