Ms. Gayle's Day Care
115 CHAPEL GREENS PLACE, ABERDEEN, NC 28315Childery 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.1 / 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 a 67% violation rate. The structural rating also includes North Carolina's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Provide a Physically Safe and Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment That Meets the Developmental Needs of the Children in Care.
A lower cabinet door in the kitchen was broken off the hinges and allowed children access under the cabinets. Violation confirmed correcte
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Child's Hands Were Not Washed Before and After Eating.
The children did not wash hands before or after eating. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2025
Aug 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division.
A outdoor play area check had not been completed since July 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2024
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Monthly Fire Drill.
A fire drill had not been conducted since July 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2024
Aug 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a First Aid Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First Aid Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration Of…
the certification. The provider's First Aid certification expired May 2023. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received fr