Knightdale Station Preschool
710 LIGHTRAIL DRIVE, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545Childery 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Baby wipes that had a warning on the label indicating to "keep out of reach of children" were in unlocked cabinets in space one through four. 2. In space three, unapproved locks were used on a cabinet. Violation
Jan 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 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) infants bottles were labeled with the infants name, but did not have a date. On one of the bottles, the date h
- 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. One (1)staff member was observed eating chex mix from a small
Sep 18, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
At the end of the day when a preschool classroom was transitioning to the gym, a 4-year-old child was left for seven minutes unsupervised in the bathroom. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/24/
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space seven, a parent put a tube of Triple Paste diaper cream and Banana Boat Sunscreen in his/her child's cubby earlier this morning. Violation corrected du
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