Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center
626 ASHE CENTRAL SCHOOL ROAD UNIT 1, JEFFERSON, NC 28640Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Today I observed a wire cord hanging down from the AC unit on the large outdoor playground that was accessible to the children. I observed rotten pumpkins, trash, and broken toys on this large playground. The si
Jun 27, 20254 Findings4 Important
- For Children Under 2 Years of Age, a Minimum of 30 Minutes of Outdoor Time Throughout the Day Either as Part of a Small Group, Whole Group, or Individual…
activity was not provided. The children under 2 years of age did not go outdoors during the playground renovation period from 3/5/2
- For Children 2 Years of Age and Older, a Minimum of 60 Minutes of Outdoor Time Throughout the Day Was Not Provided.
Children ages 0-12 in care for less than five hours per day was not provided at least 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day. Children 2 years and up did not go o
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The classroom doors to the outside area were locked and must be unlocked for safety escape. There was a black drain pipe connected to the gutter at the infant playground area that was cracked and sharp to the to
- 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 7, there was a power strip and one oth
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