Ymca Glen Arden Afterschool
50 PINEHURST CIRCLE, ARDEN, NC 28704Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Parent Communication & Policies (2), Medication Administration (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 22, 20263 Findings3 Important
- The License Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place at All Times.
The license posted in space #3 was dated 8/9/24. The current license is dated 8/15/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/29/2026
- Staff/child Ratios Applicable to a Classroom, Were Not Posted in Each Classroom.
Staff/child ratios information was not posted in space #6 (room 301) and space #7 (room 304). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/29/2026
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Medication authorization form for Children's Benadryl was not signed by the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/29/2026
Nov 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last fire drill was conducted and recorded on 10/28/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/9/2025
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
The authorization form for Children's Benadryl for a child in group #1 was not signed by the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/9/2025
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