Kountry Kids Learning Center Preschool
836 S MAIN ST, STAR, NC 27356Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
Medication was observed in space #1b with an expiration date of January 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2025
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. Medication observed in space #1b was not in the original container. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receiv
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
One (1) child's file contained an incident report that was not recorded on the incident log. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
Staff P.D.hired 8/5/25 has not completed the required health and safety training topics. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2025
Mar 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Bed, Cribs, Playpens, Cots or Mats Were Not Placed at Least 18" Apart or Separated by Partitions When in Use.
During this visit two (2) cots in space #1a were observed less than 18" apart and two (2) cots in space #1b were observed less than 18" apart. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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