Knightdale Head Start
1020 TODD ROAD, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
Two wooden swings located on the playground used for the toddlers and two-year-old children had peeling paint and splinters. These swings were blocked off today, so children could not use them. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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.
Two children's action plans were on the WCPSS form and did not have the required information. The forms were missing what signs the child
Mar 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Was Handled Roughly.
On March 4, 2024 a staff member grabbed and pulled a five-year-old child by the arm. On another occasion, the staff member grabbed, pulled, and pushed the child causing the child to fall to the floor. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro
Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A 4-year-yer old child that was asleep was left alone in a classroom for 10 minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/12/2023
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