Northwest Day School
Data last updated · May 2026
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.3 / 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 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
The last playground inspection was completed 6/16/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/19/2025
Jul 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Prior to Children Participating in Aquatic Activities, the Center Did Not Develop Policies That Included Required Information.
The school participated in an aquatics activity without developing an aquatic policy. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2
- Staff Did Not Use the List of Participating Children to Check Attendance When Leaving the Center, Periodically When the Children Were Involved in the Activity,…
before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. Staff did not use the list of particip
- A List of All Children Participating in the Off Premise Activity Was Not Available at the Center.
There was no documentation available at the center that a list of the children participating in the off premise activity as left at the center before the children left for off premise ac
- Prohibited Styrofoam and Foam Rubber Products Were Accessible to Children Under 3 Years of Age And/or Approved Foam Products Were Used Without Proper…
supervision. There were foam blocks in a classroom with two year old children present. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit