Wncsource Forest City Children's Center
483 SOUTH BROADWAY STREET, FOREST CITY, NC 28043Childery 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
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Documentation of Staff's On-going Training Was Not on File And/or Was Not Current.
One staff member employed 1/4/23 did not have verification on file of current on-going training hours. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2025
- A Child's File Did Not Have a Statement with Parent Signature Acknowledging Receipt and Explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head…
Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child that enrolled on 8/26/25, did no
Apr 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
In space 1b, a prescription tube of Nystatin 100 units had an authorization that exceeded six months on 10/22/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/11/2025
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One staff member employed 4/9/24 did not have verification of training in building and physical premises safety and prevention and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions topic area
Jun 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Special Diet or Food Allergy Information Was Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen in Food Preparation and Eating Areas.
Food allergy information was not posted in the food preparation area. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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