Montessori Children's Center, Inc.
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.3 / 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
- 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 (3) and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 21, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
On the patio area near toddler 2, there were two nails protruding from the fence. On the small parts patio, there were three nails protruding from the fence. On the patio area of toddler 3, there was one protruding
- Openings in Equipment, Steps, Decks, Handrails, and Fencing Were Not Less Than 3 1/2 Inches or Greater Than 9 Inches.
On the Children's House 5 patio, there were 20 picket wooden pieces that the openings in-between were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Violation co
- Surfacing Did Not Extend Six (6) Feet Beyond the External Limits of the Equipment or 3 Feet for Equipment Used Only by Children Less Than 2 Years of Age.
On the Children's House stationary equipment, the surfacing did not extend six feet from the ladder and slide. On the toddler playg
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In toddle
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In toddler classroom 3, one plastic bag of clothes and two cloth plastic bag storage bags were accessible. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit