Kids Next Door
204 COOK STREET, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083Childery 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.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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Medication Administration (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Children Did Not Wash Their Hands Upon Arrival at the Center, After Each Visit to the Toilet, Before Eating, Before and After Water Activity Play, After…
outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space 2, children did not wash their hands before a meal was served to
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space
- The Medical Action Plan Was Not Updated on an Annual Basis or When Changes to the Plan Were Made by the Child's Parent or Health Care Professional.
In space 2, one Medical Action Plan was expired. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
Apr 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
Outdoor equipment needs to be pressure washed and children’s playhouse need repair on the outside. The children’s playhouses need to be pressure washed and cleaned. The outside of the playhouse has a piece of broken plastic that
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Bottom of fence had some protrusion areas that may be hazardous to children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
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