The Children's Courtyard #3245
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 4 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Per administration’s report on March 11, 2026, sometime between 1:00p.m. and 1:30 p.m., a teacher was asleep in a rocking chair in the classroom during the children’s rest time. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made
Mar 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Was Handled in a Rough Way, Including Shaking, Pushing, Shoving, Pinching, Slapping, Biting, Kicking, or Spanking.
On February 26, 2026, a photo was taken and submitted to the administrator showing a staff member working in the preschool classroom roughly handling a two year o
Feb 19, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
It was confirmed that on February 10, 2026, a staff member fell asleep in the rocking chair for approximately ten minutes while holding a twelve-month-old child. The child was asleep and was not harmed. Violation confirmed correcte
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Approximately three weeks ago, a staff member working in the infant classroom found a generic 15mg Adderall pill belonging to another staff member on the floor. Children were not harmed from this incident. Violat
Jan 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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. In space 2, one infant's bottles and jar of baby food did not have a date listed. This is a repeat violation. Violation c