Norris S. Childers Elementary YMCA Childcare
2595 ROCK DAM ROAD, LINCOLNTON, NC 28092Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. One staff member, A. Maudlin, employed on September 22, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions
- Staff Working in Part-time, Full-day or Track Out School Age Care Programs Required to Complete BSAC Training, Did Not Complete It Within Three Months Of…
employment. One staff member, A. Maudlin, employed on September 22, 2025, did not complete Basic School-Age Care (BSAC) training un
Nov 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Staff, Including the Director, Did Not Have an Annual Health Questionnaire on File Following the Initial Medical Statement.
One staff member employed on 1/17/2025 did not have an updated health questionnaire on file for review. The health questionnaire on file for this staff membe
- Parent’s Statement Includes the Child’s Name and Date of Enrollment and the Date the Parent Signed the Statement.
The enrollment date for one child enrolled on August 18, 2025, and one child enrolled on October 29, 2025, was not included on the parent's statement regarding the discipl
- Within the First Two Weeks of Assuming Responsibility for Supervising a Group of Children, Staff Did Not Complete at Least 6 Hours of Training on Topics…
outlined in this rule. Orientation for one staff member employed on 9/22/2025 was not on file available for review. Violation confir
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