The Children's Courtyard
1009 MASTEN DRIVE, KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
During the visit, I did not observe a playground inspection completed in December 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pr
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
During the visit, it was confirmed that twelve (12) children ages one (1) year old were in space one (1) with one teacher for approximately two (2) minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on
Nov 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
During the visit, I did not observe a current activity plan in spaces one (1), three (3), seven (7), and eight (8). Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
During the visit, I observed two sunscreens that did not have a medication form in space five (5). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
During the visit, I observed eleven (11) children ages three (3) to five (5) years old with one (1) staff member. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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