Royal 1 Care
289 SOUTH US 13 HIGHWAY, DUDLEY, NC 28333Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Copy of the Required Information for an Individual Was Not on File in the Home Available for Review.
The qualifying letter for the provider and her husband was not available for review. The health questionnaire, medical information, record of trainings, EMC review, and shaken baby ack
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Quarterly Lockdown or Shelter-in-place Drill and or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The required quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drills were not completed at required. The last drill was completed on 2/2025; therefore, a drill was required to be
Dec 3, 20243 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items, Including but Not Limited To, Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, and Gasoline or Kerosene, Whether or Not…
intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to childr
- Accurate Records Were Not Maintained for All Staff and Children.
The following were not on file for the one (1) child that was enrolled October 18, 2024: neither a hospital nor a physician preference, a copy of a medical exam, receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trau
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division.
Documentation was not on file verifying monthly outdoor inspections have been completed since September 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
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