Steps & Stages Children's Center
4690 WENDELL BLVD, WENDELL, NC 27591Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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.4 / 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
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Upon entering the building at the front entrance. The door is surrounded by a porch with 3 ft. high lattice and a self-closing gate. The door to the gate needs adjusting so it will swing back into place vs. lifti
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. The ABCMS portal has three names in the portal and must be updated immediately with fiv
Dec 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Caregiver or Team of Caregivers Were Not Assigned to Each Infant or Toddler as Primary Caregiver.
Primary caregivers were not assigned to the infants and toddlers. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Each Child's Bed, Cot, or 2" Mat Was Not Individually Assigned and Identified.
The cot list in space one (1) was not current. Twelve children were listed on the posted cot list, and more than twelve children were listed on the posted cot list. Violation confirmed corrected by letter r
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The pull station was not used for the fire drill on November 26, 2025. The method used was teachers clapping their hands. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/19/2025
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Abc Land, Inc.Wendell · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Heritage Christian Academy DaycareZebulon · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Steps & Stages TooZebulon · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Abc Land, Inc IiWendell · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Little Sprouts AcademyZebulon · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Kids Educational Center #2, Inc.Wendell · 3/5 Childery Rating