The Nest School
100 NORTHGATE COURT, HIGH POINT, NC 27265Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
There was discoloration on the bottom baseboard by the entrance and exit of classroom and also discoloration on the bottom baseboard in the bathroom to the right
Jan 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Outdoor Play Area Did Not Provide an Area That Is Shaded.
There wasn’t a significant amount of shade provided on the playground that had the mulch on it. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/26/2025
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
A red picnic table on the middle pavement playground had sharp edges around the top of the table and on the seated area. On middle playground the fence were in poor condition. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from
Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A child received several scratches on 4 separate occasions while in the toddler classroom. Supervision was found to not be sufficient to prevent the occurances. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant
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