Sanctuary Childcare Center
1675 PINEY GREEN RD, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546Childery 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.Not Available
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2) and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Children Used Space That Was Not Approved.
Eight children were being cared for in an unapproved space. This is a repeat violation from May 22, 2026. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
May 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Children Used Space That Was Not Approved.
Eight children, ranging in age from four to five, were cared for in an unapproved space. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Upon arrival, it was observed that the kitchen door was ajar, making it assessable to children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In the bathroom used by children, A& D original ointment, Aquaphor diaper rash cream, and Desitin was in an opened unlocked cabinet assessable to children. Viol
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
The most recent playground inspection was completed on September 18, 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/2
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