Richfield Child Development Center. Inc.
233 CULP ROAD, RICHFIELD, NC 28137Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Infant Was Not Served Only Bottles Labeled with Their Individual Name.
A child enrolled in space #14 was fed another child's bottle on 5/16/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/3/2025
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
Benadryl with an expiration date of 03/2025 was observed in space #B2:4. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/11/2025
Dec 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- When Children 3 Years and Older Were in Care, Screen Time Was Not Used to Stimulate a Developmental Domain; Was Not Limited to 30 Minutes a Day and No More…
than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
Peeling/chipping paint was observed in several areas on multiple walls in space #7. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/26/2024
Aug 13, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Corporal Punishment Was Used. [Omit Item 0903 for Religious Sponsored Centers Operating under GS 110-106 with an Exemption on File with the Division.] A Child…
being cared for in space# 10a/b was popped on their back. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8
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