Pisgah Cradle
1113 SOUTH MILLS RIVER RD, MILLS RIVER, NC 28759Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Bacteriological Analysis Indicating the Water Is Free of Bacteria Had Not Been Performed on a Sample of Water From Each Well Used for the Children's Water…
supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home. The last bacteriological well water analysis was 9/9/21. Viola
Jun 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Equipment and Toys Were Not in Good Repair and Developmentally Appropriate.
Algae and mold are apparent on all outdoor play equipment and bench. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2024
- Breast Milk, Formula, and Other Bottled Beverages Sent From Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled with Individual Child's Names.
Bottles, stored in the refrigerator were not labeled and dated. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2024
Nov 7, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a First Aid Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First Aid Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration Of…
the certification. The operator's First Aid training expired 10/9/23. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a CPR Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration of The…
certification. The operator's CPR training expired 10/9/21. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/202
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