St. James Elementary YMCA Childcare
1774 ST. JAMES CHURCH ROAD, DENVER, NC 28037Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 19, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
One group leader, Natalee Mosier, employed on May 13, 2026, did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on file for review was effective May 1
- Balloons Were Accessible to Children.
School age children were observed playing with water balloons during the visit. Violation pending provider response
- Child Care Providers, Including the Director, Uncompensated Providers, Substitute Providers, and Volunteers Did Not Have the Required Emergency Information…
Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form w
- Operational Policies Were Not Discussed with Parents on or Before the Child's First Day And/or They Were Not Notified in Writing of All Changes.
Records for three children, enrolled on August 13, 2025, August 18, 2025, and August 21, 2025, did not contain signed parental acknowledgeme
- Parent Participation Plan Was Not Discussed with Parents on or Before the Child's First Day of Attendance And/or a Copy Was Not Given to Them or Posted in The…
center. Records for three children, enrolled on August 13, 2025, August 18, 2025, and August 21, 2025, did not contain signed
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