South Macon ED-Venture
855 ADDINGTON BRIDGE ROAD, FRANKLIN, NC 28734Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
Summary of Law that was posted was dated 2023. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
May 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
One child file did not have an acknowledgement form to verify that the parent was given the summary of the NC Child Care Law. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Planned at Least 1 Week Ahead and Dated.
There was not a menu posted in room #218 where children eat snack. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/19/2025
- Electric Fans Were Not Mounted Out of Reach or Did Not Have a Mesh Guard to Prevent Access.
An electric fan was in operation and located approximately 3.5 or 4 feet from the floor. The fan did not have a mesh guard. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Providers and Uncompensated Providers Who Are Not Substitute Providers or Volunteers, Including the Director Did Not Have a Medical Report on File…
prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staf
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