Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center
520 S ALLEN ROAD UNIT 1 AND 2, FLAT ROCK, NC 28731Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 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 Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20263 Findings3 Important
- The Written Feeding Plan Did Not Include the Child's Name, Parent Signature, And/or Was Not Dated When Received by the Center.
Space 2, one (1) feeding plan that was not signed and dated by the parent or staff. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/20
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Space 3, one (1) child asleep on their cot with their blanket covering their head Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Center Did Not Maintain a Record of Daily Attendance.
Space 3, the daily attendance was not completed for today (3/17/2026). Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Bed, Cribs, Playpens, Cots or Mats Were Not Placed at Least 18" Apart or Separated by Partitions When in Use.
Space #3, while monitoring nap time, I observed three (3) cots placed in the dramatic play center less than eighteen (18) inches apart. One (1) cot measured sixteen (16) inche
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Space #4 the lighting in the back of the classroom was too dark to assess the children’s wellbeing as they were asleep. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/22/2025
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