Pride -N- Joy Day Care
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.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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 16, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. There were fifteen children present and only four children were tracked with an arrival time on the tracking tool. Viol
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
The posted menu was not dated/current. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/16/2026
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
Adequate mulch was not monitored under, around required fall zones and outdoor stationary play equipment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2026
Aug 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. One child arrived after an appointment and the parent not staff tracked the child's arrival time. Violation corrected d
May 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
A prescribed medication was maintained in space #4 without a six-month permission slip. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2025