Leathers Meachem Head Start
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Individual Written Feeding Plan Was Not Provided by Child's Parent or Health Care Provider or Was Not Followed and Posted.
One child, under the age of 15 months, did not have a feeding schedule on file. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In classroom space #4 there was Cortisone cream for a child's Excema in the backpack with emergency medications that went outside daily with the children. Viol
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
A child in classroom space #4 had an Epi-Pen with medical permission to administer the Epi-Pen to the child in his thigh, if needed. The teachers did not know why he had the
Dec 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhale, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Lysol and other ha
Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Albuterol Sulfate authorization form did not have dates to administer. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/12/2023