St. John's Child Development Center
300 WEST INNES ST, SALISBURY, NC 28144Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Activity Plan Did Not Include a Daily Gross Motor Activity Which May Occur Indoors and Outdoors.
In Space 13, a daily gross motor activity was not listed on the activity plan. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/20/2026
- The Health Assessment Did Not Include a Hearing Screening.
The health assessment for a children enrolled 8/7/2025 did not include a hearing screening. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026
Jul 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Caregiver Did Not Interact in a Positive Manner with Each Child Every Day.
On July 10, 2025,a staff member caring for infants ages six weeks to seven months of age was observed calling a child a name using foul language when the child was crying and would not take a bottle in Space 6.
May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In Space 3, the activity plan was dated February 24-28, 2025. In Space 7, the activity plan was dated April 21-25, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/2025
- The Written Feeding Plan Did Not Include the Child's Name, Parent Signature, And/or Was Not Dated When Received by the Center.
In Space 3, two written feeding plans did not include a parent signature. In Space 6, four written feeding plans did not include a parent signature. Violation
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