Vass/lakeview Child Care
141 JAMES STREET, VASS, NC 28394Childery 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
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Perishable Foods Were Not Stored to Protect Against Spoilage.
Lunch boxes for the children in the classroom for preschoolers were sitting on a table and not stored in the kitchen refrigerator upon my arrival. The staff stated they are normally placed in the refrigerator daily but th
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A hole was observed under the fence of the playground used by preschoolers. It was located beside the air conditioning unit fence. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/26/2025
Apr 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
No activity plans were available for the classroom for infants and toddlers. The activity plan for the preschoolers was dated January 27, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last fired drill was documented in October 2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/10/2025
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Four "D" batteries were observed sitting on a shelf in the classroom for infant/toddlers. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/10/2025
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