The Center for Children Cottage
Data last updated · May 2026
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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
Six metal pegs were monitored protruding upwards throughout the black protective surfacing borders outdoors. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/21/2026
- One or More Persons Who Met the Qualifications for Administrator Were Not on Site for Number of Hours per Week Required by Capacity of Center.
The former administrator left her position in June of 2025, and a qualified replacement has not been hired. Violation confirmed corrected by
- The Information Contained in the Application Was Not Accessible to Caregiving Staff During the Time Children Were in Care.
Children's records/files were maintained in the other licensed facility and not accessible to the caregiving staff during the time children were in care. Violati
Jan 22, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
C. Camp was hired July 1,2025. A CBC was not completed prior to employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/27/2026
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A valid CBC letter was not on file for C. Camp, operator. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/27/2026