The Nest School
1300 MECHANICAL DRIVE, CLAYTON, NC 27520Childery 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan in space 3 was dated for 12-15-25 to 12-19-25. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Center Did Not Maintain a Record of Daily Attendance.
During today's visit, attendance was not recorded in space 4. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number.
On or about September 10, 2025, an employee with a communicable disease or a communicable condition was not excluded from work or subject to restrictions to prevent transmission. This is a violation of Sanitation Requirement 15A
Jul 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Three aerosol ca
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
A tube of Aquaphor and a tube of A&D were observed on the administrator's desk; the door to the office was not locked. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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