Widewaters Learning Center
9565 FLATROCK PARK DRIVE, KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545Childery 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 8, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space 11, an electric hand held power drill was s
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
In space 11, an employee had a jar of Vaseline and a tube of Jergens hand lotion sitting on the desk, accessible to children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
In space 6, one of the commodes in the bathroom was missing the lid to the tank, exposing the children to the internal operating devices and the water in the tank. During the visit, the water was drained from the t
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children. a Bottle of Anti-fog Spray Was Stored Less Than 5 Ft. From the Floor; In Several…
classrooms adult size scissors were located with the teachers supplies, accessible to children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One employee that started work on 4-8-24 did not complete the medication in Child Care Training within 12 months. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025
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