Princeton Daycare Center
203 BARDEN STREET, PRINCETON, NC 27569Childery 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) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On May 6, 2026 it was observed on video footage that staff members were not aware of the child’s whereabouts for approximately 11 minutes, resulting in the child being left unsupervised and able to access the parking lot through th
- Children Did Not Wash Their Hands Upon Arrival at the Center, After Each Visit to the Toilet, Before Eating, Before and After Water Activity Play, After…
outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. On May 6, 2026, it was observed on video footage that children did not was
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
On May 6, 2026 it was observed on video footage that the classroom designated for three-year-old children had one (1) teacher to 13 children at 4:11 in the classroom designated for four year old's. The ratio for 3 year old's i
Jan 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Individual Written Feeding Plan Was Not Provided by Child's Parent or Health Care Provider or Was Not Followed and Posted. (Omit Posting for Centers Located…
in a residence) A feeding schedule was not posted for one infant. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
A substitution was made for snack, but was not posted on one of the menus prior to snack being served. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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