The Joy in Caring Child Care, Inc.
2479 GRIMES STREET, WINTERVILLE, NC 28590Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 19, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- First Aid Kit And/or Fire Extinguisher Was Not Located in Vehicle; Kit And/or Extinguisher Was Not Mounted or Secured if in Passenger Area.
A fire extinguisher was not locating in the vehicle used to transport children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
There is chipped/peeling paint on the wall near the children's cubbies and the manipulatives shelf of space #1. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received f
- Emergency and Identifying Information, Including the Child's Name, Photograph, Emergency Contact Information And/or a Copy of the Emergency Medical Care…
information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One of ten children's identifying information did not incl
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
No health assessment was on file for a child enrolled on 8/4/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/3/2025
- Each Child Was Not Immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an Immunization Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
A child enrolled on 8/1/22 has an immunization record on file dated 9/24/23. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provide
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