Mount Zion Day 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Staff Did Not Wash Their Hands Thoroughly Before Beginning Work, Before/after Handling Food, Before Bottle Feeding or Serving to Other Children, After…
toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space #4 a staff member was observed not
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
Mulch was observed compacted and missing in the fall zone areas on the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026
Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
The medication authorization form and action plan did not have a parent signature and date giving the dates to administer. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/15/2025
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Room Was Occupied by More Children Than the Space Allowed at 25-sq. Ft. of Floor Space per Child.
Space #1 is licensed to care for eight children and ten children were observed in the classroom. Space #5 is licensed to care for sixteen children and eighteen children were observed in
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
In space #6 seven three-year-olds, four four-year olds, and one five-year-old was being cared for with one teacher. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/