Kids R Kids Lake Norman
9620 NORTHCROSS CENTER CT, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE.
In space #5, there was a staff lotion above 5ft but it was labeled with several warnings and it was not in a locked cabinet. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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 spaces 5 and 6 there were teacher beverages that did not me
Mar 19, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A therapist was alone with a child is space 11b. The ABCMS system was monitored and D. McDaniels was not in the system. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2025
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A therapist was alone with a child in space 11b without a qualification letter. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/19/2025
Sep 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Activity Plan Did Not Include a Daily Gross Motor Activity Which May Occur Indoors and Outdoors.
In space 11a, there was no daily gross motor activity posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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