Long Shoals Wesleyan Child Care
3032 WESLEYAN CHURCH ROAD, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 11, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. In space #1, one child was not signed out on March 4, 2026. In space #3, one child was not signed out on March 9, 2026.
- The Activity Plan Did Not Include a Daily Gross Motor Activity Which May Occur Indoors and Outdoors.
In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the weekly activity plan for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the week of March 9 through March 13. Violation confirmed
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space #3, one bottle of Children's Zyrtec allergy medication was observed in a basket located on a shelf above the diaper changing table and was not in locke
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff member, Jessica Carpen
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
One staff member, Jessica Carpenter, employed on January 8, 2025, did not have a valid criminal background check qualifying letter on file since the qualification letter expired on March 4, 2026. Vio
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Cline Learning Center of DallasBessemer City · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Cline Learning Center of Dallas IiiBessemer City · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Love Memorial Pre-KLincolnton · 4/5 Childery Rating
- First Baptist Children's MinistryLincolnton · 5/5 Childery Rating
- S Ray Lowder Elementary Pre-KLincolnton · 4/5 Childery Rating
- A Place to GrowLincolnton · 5/5 Childery Rating