U and I Child Care Center
733 OAKLAND ROAD, SPINDALE, NC 28160Childery 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 11, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In space #4, the posted activity plan was dated 11/10-11/14/2025. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Children Were Not Held or Placed in Feeding Chairs or Other Appropriate Apparatus to Be Fed.
In space #1, one child one year of age was drinking a bottle in a bouncy seat. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/22/2025
- Diaper Changing Surfaces Were Not Cleaned with a Detergent Solution and Disinfected After Each Use.
In space #2 a mat used for diaper changing was sprayed with a sanitizing solution on part of the mat, was immediately folded up, and put on the shelf within 30 seconds of spraying the s
- 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. In space #1, ther
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
In space #1, there was no medication authorization on file for one tube of A & D Ointment labelled for a one-year-old child in care. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/22/2025
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