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30 MORNING STAR DRIVE, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713Childery 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 13, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
During today's visit it was noted that one (1) new staff member did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/27/2026
- Children Between 12 and 24 Months of Age Were Grouped with Children 3 Years of Age or Older.
There was a nine-year-old being cared for in the classroom with children ages one-through-two years of age. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/27/2026
- All Beds, Cots, or Mats with Individual Linen Were Not Provided for Each Child.
The majority of the children did not have linens for their cots during nap time. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/27/2026
- Children's Records Were Not Made Available for Review.
The nine-year-old child present during my visit did not have a file available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/27/2026
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
During my visit today there were three (3) staff members that did not have a valid qualification letter. One staff member's qualification letter expired on 01/22/2026. One staff member's qualificatio
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