Riverbend After School Care
77 LEARNING LANE, CLYDE, NC 28721Childery 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.2 / 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
For snacks, peanut butter and honey sandwich, a cheese sticks, apple sauce, a bag of cauliflower, milk were served. However, on the menu, peach cup and broccolis were li
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The base coating on the second step of the slide structure on the playground has peeled and created a pocket where a child's foot can be stuck. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/22/2025
- On-going Training Received Was Not Within the 9 Topic Areas Listed in GS 110-91(11) And/or the Health and Safety Training Topic Areas in Rule .1102.
The staff member who was employed on 5/17/24 did not complete "Medication in Child Care" training. Violation confirmed corrected by lett
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Storage Space Was Not Available for Each Child's Personal Belongings.
Upon arrival, the children put their backpacks, water bottles and clothes on the cafeteria tables where they were sitting. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Medication authorization form for Auvi-Q for a child was not in file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/14/2024
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