L.c. Kerr School
112 KIMBROUGH ROAD, CLINTON, NC 28328Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed on November 7, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/2026
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. Four (4) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training wit
Oct 15, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…
available for review. In space 210, the daily arrival/departure form was not maintained as children arrived during the morning. Viola
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In space 206, the current activity plan was not posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- When Three Year Old Children and Older Were in Care, the Materials and Equipment in the Activity Area Was Not in Sufficient Quantity to Allow at Least Three…
children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In space 212, there were no
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