Merry Land Child Care
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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Documentation of the Operator’s Emergency Medical Care Plan to Follow in the Event of a Child Medical Emergency, Was Not on File and Available for Review.…
**The Emergency Medical Care Plan form was on the wall and not filled out.** Violation confirmed corrected by letter received fro
- Hazardous Cleaning Supplies and Other Items That Might Be Poisonous E.g. Toxic Plants, Were Not Out of Reach or in Locked Storage When Children Were in Care.…
**Aerosol sprays, disinfectant wipes were observed stored in unlock storage.** Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
- Activity Plans Did Not Include Activities Intended to Stimulate the Developmental Domains, in Accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning And…
Development. **Activity plans were not observed posted in the learning space and were not made available for Division Representative rev
- Operator And/or Staff Who Work with Children, Did Not Complete Health and Safety Training as Part of On-going Training So That Every Five Years, All the Topic…
areas were covered. **Documentation of a retake of Health and Safety Training was not made available for Division Representati
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required. **An Incident Log Was Not Available for Division Representative Review.** Violation Confirmed…
corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2025