Think and Grow Child Care #2
117 EAST PITT STREET, TARBORO, NC 27886Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 1, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- 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.
The vehicle with license plate number RBX-5878 did not have a fire extinguisher on the vehicle. You stated you have not recently been using the v
Feb 11, 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. A container of wh
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
A tube of Nystatin cream onsite did not have written documentation from the parent or health care provider. Violation confirmed corrected by
Aug 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Stationary Equipment, More Than 18 Inches High, Was Not Installed Over Protective Surfacing.
Surfacing at the exit points of the slide and walking ramp on the play structure measured less than 1ft. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/20/2024
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Two active ant beds were observed on the playground. A bolt in the base of the school bus was protruding. A staff member’s purse was hanging on the back of a door within reach of children in Space #6. Violation c
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