W 22nd Street Head Start
2200 RUNNING BROOK DRIVE, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28081Childery 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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Professional Development Plan Was Not Reviewed Annually.
One staff member's professional development plan was last created on 11/19/2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/9/2026
May 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff/child Ratios Applicable to a Classroom, Were Not Posted in Each Classroom.
The staff/child ratio applicable to the classroom was not posted in Space 1. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Providers, Including the Director, Uncompensated Providers, Substitute Providers, and Volunteers Did Not Have the Required Emergency Information…
Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form w
Jan 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. One child's arrival time was not documented in Space 1. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A fire drill was not conducted in December 2024. The last documented fire drill was recorded on 11/26/2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/6/2025
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