Think and Grow Child Care Center #4
201 SHIRLEY STREET, TARBORO, NC 27886Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 21, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- 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.
There was not a first aid kit available on the vehicle used to transport children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Professional Development Plan Was Not Reviewed Annually.
There was not a current professional development plan on file for L. Knight. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2025
Apr 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Children Between 12 and 24 Months of Age Were Grouped with Children 3 Years of Age or Older.
A one year old child was grouped with three-year-old children from 9:20am to 9:28am during outdoor play. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2025
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Three bolts were protruding above the flush of the black barrier enclosing the fire truck rocker and the plastic playhouse was cracked on the top and side exposing sharp points on playground #1. Active ant beds
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid training for one employee providing direct
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