The Children's Learning Tree Top
249 OLD MILL ROAD, CHOCOWINITY, NC 27817Childery 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Completed ITS-SIDS Training Every Three Years From the Completion Date of the Previous ITS-SIDS Training.
A staff hired on 2/28/22, ITS-SIDS training expired on 4/26/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026
Aug 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Sleeping Infants, Ages 12 Months and Younger Were Not Visually Checked Every 15 Minutes.
Sleep charts were not available for review for the week of August 11, 2025 for both infants in care. Two (2) individual sleep charts available for review for two (2) infants were not dated. Violat
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division.
The last available playground inspection form is dated 11/20/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025
Oct 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a First Aid Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First Aid Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration Of…
the certification. Staff First Aid expired 3/2024, current certificate is dated 4/5/24. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a CPR Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration of The…
certification. Staff CPR expired 3/2024, current certificate is dated 4/5/24. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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