Montessori at Sandy Ford
2931 SANDY FORD ROAD, NEWTON, NC 28658Childery 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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 28, 20265 Findings5 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The shade tarp in the climbing area on the outdoor playground was frayed and punctured. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/5/2026
- The Child Care Center Premises, Including the Outdoor Learning Environment, Was Not Clean, Drained to Minimize Standing Water, Free of Litter and Hazards,…
and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The sandbox on the outdoor playground
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 2 (Green) one (1) plastic electrical o
- 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, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 2 (Green
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
In space 1 (Yellow) five (5) medications to include three (3) lotions, one (1) sunscreen and two (2) ChapSticks with permission to administer forms with expired standing orde
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