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406 SILVERSMITH LANE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28270Childery 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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Infant Feeding Plans Did Not Include the Required Information, Including but Not Limited to the Type and Amount of Milk, Formula and Food, and the Frequency Of…
feedings, and/or was not available for reference. One (1) child enrolled born 5/19/2025 had a feeding schedule on file withou
Nov 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Quarterly Lockdown or Shelter-in-place Drill and or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last shelter in place drill was conducted July 8, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2025
May 1, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division.
Verification was not on file that a outdoor safety check was conducted in April 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/2/2024
- Record of Monthly Fire Drills, Giving the Date, Time of Day and Length of Time to Evacuate, and Operator's Signature, Were Not Available.
Verification was not on file that a fire drill was conducted for the month of April 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro
- Prescription or Over-the-counter Medication and Topical, Non-medical Ointment, Repellant, Lotion, Cream, Fluoridated Toothpaste, or Powder Was Administered To…
any child without the required information. Aquaphor ointment present for one child had expired January 2024. Violation confir
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