Sugar Grove Developmental Day School
207 DALE ADAMS ROAD, SUGAR GROVE, NC 28679Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Per self-report made on 5/13/2026, a three-year-old child was left alone for approximately 5 minutes unattended in the locked office on 5/12/2026. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/19/2026
- The Staff/child Ratio for the Youngest Child Was Not Maintained When Children of All Ages Were Cared for Together in Groups for the First and Last Operating…
hour of the day. Based on the sign-in sheets for children and staff and staff interviews, the center was out of ratio between 8
Jul 16, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
There was not a current activity plan posted in space #2, #3 or #4. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/30/2025
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. Two children’s bottles were not labeled and dated. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/30
- The Written Feeding Plan Did Not Include the Child's Name, Parent Signature, And/or Was Not Dated When Received by the Center.
One feeding plan was not signed by the parent or dated. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/30/2025
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