The Nest at Charlotte Latin School
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Medication Administration (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space #1 and #3, there was a bottle of Benadryl stored in a clear bag that was not in locked storage. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
May 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
The wood boarder at the base of top of the slide and boarders around the garden beds had paint that was chipping. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/20/2025
- Caregivers Did Not Document Compliance with Visually Checking on Sleeping Infants Aged 12 Months or Younger And/or the Documents Were Not Maintained for A…
minimum of one month. An infant in space #1 was asleep. It was documented that the infant was placed in the crib at 9:15AM howeve
- The EPR Plan Did Not Include Evacuation Diagrams Showing How the Staff, Children, and Any Other Individuals Who May Be Present Will Evacuate During An…
emergency. Evacuation diagrams were not included in the EPR plan. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/
Oct 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Children Were Not Held or Placed in Feeding Chairs or Other Appropriate Apparatus to Be Fed.
An infant was placed on a boppy while eating a bottle. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2024