Tiny Hands Child Care of Dobson
721 SOUTH MAIN STREET, DOBSON, NC 27017Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
On the outdoor playground the sand around the climber and slides measured 3 inches versus the 12 inches required. A climber that was located at the back of the playground had a broken piece of Plexi-glass that ha
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. All current staff were not linked to the facility's roster. Violation pending provider
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
There was a broken plastic piece on the climber back right side at the fence, the gate opening at the latch is 4.5 in. vs. 3.5 in., the fence at the back left is bent and has rust and is cracked with sharp edges,
Dec 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- For Children Under Three Years of Age, Developmentally Appropriate Toys and Activities Were Not Provided as Outlined in Rule.
In Space 1 blocks were not made available to the infants. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
- The Written Feeding Plan Was Not Modified as the Child's Needs Changed.
In Space 1 three children did not have updated feeding schedules to reflect that table food is offered. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2024
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