Ymca Marion Afterschool
209 ROBERT STREET, MARION, NC 28752Childery 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.1 / 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 a 67% violation rate. The structural rating also includes North Carolina's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last documented lock down drill was conducted October 7, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026
Sep 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Person Identified as the Person or Alternate Person Responsible for Carrying Out the Emergency Medical Care Plan Was Not on the Premises at All Times…
and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The person/alternate person responsible for contacting a medical reso
Mar 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. In Space #4, there was one EPI pen that was not in the original pharmacy labeled container. Violation confirmed cor
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.One prescr
- Emergency and Identifying Information, Including the Child's Name, Photograph, Emergency Contact Information And/or a Copy of the Emergency Medical Care…
information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There were no photographs available with the children’s em