Susie's Day Care
220 WEST ALABAMA AVE, BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In the girl’s bathroom, was one (1) plastic package containing Breeze Feminine Maxipads stored under the unlocked cabinet below the handwas
Jul 30, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In the girl’s bathroom, adjacent to Space #3, w
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
On April 9, 2024, May 10, 2024, and December 21, 2023, the incident reports were not documented on the incident report log. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2024
- 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.
One child enrolled on February 27, 2024, did not have documentation on file available for review of the receipt and discussion of the facili
- 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. One child enrolled on February 27, 2024, did not have documentation on file available for review of discussion and rev
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