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319 HOSPITAL RD, ZEBULON, NC 27597Childery 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Current Schedule Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A daily schedule was not posted for the school age children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2025
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
An activity plan was not posted or available for the school age children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2025
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
At least three fire ant hills were present within the outdoor play area. There were large chunks of asphalt and concrete in the area and the door to an attached storage closet was off the hinges hanging to one si
- All Vehicles Used to Transport Children Were Not Free of Hazards.
A rusty metal strip was coming off of the first step of the entrance of the bus. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/12/2025
- For Routine Transport of Children to and From the Center, Staff Did Not Use the List to Document Attendance as Children Boarded and Departed the Vehicle.
A list was not used to document attendance as children departed the vehicle when arriving to the childcare center. Violation confir
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