The Learning Tree
205 MCDONALD ROAD, FOREST CITY, NC 28043Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…
available for review. On 2/23/24 there was one child not signed out of care. On 2/29/24, there was one child not signed out of care.
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In space #2 and space #3, there were 2 phone charger cords and art supplies that were suffocation and strangulation hazards accessible to c
- Staff Were Not Notified in Writing of All Changes to Personnel Policies.
One child enrolled 2/1/24, did not have verification of a medical exam on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/8/2024
Sep 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
The playground for 1 and 2 year old children had mold on the play structure. One play car was missing 2 of its 4 wheels. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/26/2023
- Electrical Cords Were Accessible to Infants and Toddlers.
An electrical cord attached to a bottle warmer was in a cabinet accessible to children in Space #3. Electrical cords on a bottle warmer and a microwave were in a cabinet accessible to children in Space #8. Violation corrected d
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