Mrs Dicy's Daycare
1011 NEUSE AVENUE, NEW BERN, NC 28560Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Give Written Notice of the Written Plan of Care Amendment to Parents of All Children Enrolled, at Least 30 Days Before the Change Was…
implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not r
Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to Enrollment of Children in a Family Child Care Home, and Before Animals Come Into the Family Child Care Home, the Operator Did Not Obtain Each Parent's…
signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child c
Jan 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. The operator did not complete the ABCMS provider training. Violation confirmed correct
Jun 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, and Products Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser and Any Substance That May Be…
hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Three (3) canist
- Adequate Supervision Was Not Provided for Children in the Family Child Care Home.
Upon arrival to the facility, the operator was observed outside bringing trash to the trash can. Four (4) children, 2-5 years of age, were in the facility unattended. Violation confirmed corrected by fol
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Dayspring School Age CenterNew Bern · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Sunshine Scholars AcademyNew Bern · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Enrich B-4New Bern · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Pamlico Christian AcademyNew Bern · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Duffyfield Child Development CenterNew Bern · 4/5 Childery Rating
- The Learning NestNew Bern · 5/5 Childery Rating