Small Folks Child Care Center, Inc.
117 WEST HEMLOCK ST, YADKINVILLE, NC 27055Childery 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
I observed one child's medication authorization where the name of the sunscreen product was not listed on the medical permission form. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
I observed one child with two (2) over the counter medications, Desitin and Aquafor, where the 12 month permission to administer had expired on 5/2/25 for the Desitin and 4/2
Nov 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
On November 26, 2024, a menu was not posted and available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2024
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
On November 18, 2024, an infant was left in an infant swing to sleep and was not moved to a crib. On November 26, 2024, an infant was asleep in a crib and was covered with a blanket. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receiv
- A Child Was Restrained as a Form of Discipline and the Child's Safety or the Safety of Others Was Not at Risk.
Children were placed in a chair with a tray attached as a form of timeout. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2024
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