Rhyme University
2854 US HIGHWAY 117 S, DUDLEY, NC 28333Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
One child did not have a health assessment on file before or within 30 days of admission. The child enrolled in March 2025 and the health assessment was dated for September 2025. Violati
- 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. Staff member. J. Baker did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The first day of employment
Mar 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Lavatories Were Not Kept Clean, in Good Repair and Kept Free of Storage.
The lavatories in space B2, were not kept clean, and in good repair. The toilets in this space were heavily soiled around the bottom. The sinks were heavily soiled and the walls in this are were heavily soiled. T
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The toilet seats in the bathrooms are in poor repair. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2025
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
In the bathroom located in the front room, the lid on one of the toilet tanks was broken, causing sharp edges. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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