Next Step Childcare Center, Inc
566 N REILLY ROAD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303Childery 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, 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Activity plans in spaces #1 and #2/3 did not have current dates. Current dates were placed on the activity plans. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The brown couch in space #1, has exposed foam on the right and left arm of the couch. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/28/2025
- Each Child Was Not Immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an Immunization Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
An immunization record was not on file for one child. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/28/2025
Aug 17, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Surfacing Did Not Extend Six (6) Feet Beyond the External Limits of the Equipment or 3 Feet for Equipment Used Only by Children Less Than 2 Years of Age.
On the playground, there were two sand boxes with play equipment taller than eighteen inches from the ground. The surfacing and b
- The Outdoor Premises Were Not Clean, Drained and Free of Litter and Hazardous Materials Grass and Other Vegetation in a Manner Which Does Not Encourage Vermin.
On the playground, there was grass growing in both sand boxes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider
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