Once Upon a Time
406 SOUTH JACKSON ST, BEULAVILLE, NC 28518Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.4 / 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 16, 20251 Finding1 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 with a hire date of 5/22/25 had not completed the training within 90 days of employment. Violation con
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. Today eight bottles were labeled with the child's name and dated 5/13/25. One sippy cup did not have a label or date on i
Apr 16, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On April 16, 2025, a DCDEE representative observed a total of nine infants and toddlers unattended for approximately thirty seconds in the classroom for children ages six weeks to twenty-four months old. Violation confirmed correct
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
On April 16, 2025, a DCDEE representative observed a total nine infants and toddlers in the classroom for children ages six weeks to twenty-four months old with one staff member. The s
- The Staff/child Ratios for Children, Two Years and Older, During Naptime Were Not Maintained by Having at Least One Person in Each Room, Visually Supervising…
all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.
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