A Sensational Start
Data last updated · May 2026
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division. **Documentation of the July Play Area Checks Was…
not recorded. ** Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025
- Record of Monthly Fire Drills, Giving the Date, Time of Day and Length of Time to Evacuate, and Operator's Signature, Were Not Available. **Documentation Of…
the July fire drill was not recorded.** Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025
Feb 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Copy of Each Child's Health Assessment, Including the Operator's Own Preschool Child(ren), Was Not on File Within 30 Days of Enrollment.
Two children's file did not have the physical examination part was not filled out. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- Copy of Each Child's Immunization Record, Including the Operator's Own Preschool Child(ren), Was Not on File.
At least one child did not have a immunization record. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/7/2025
- All Records Required Shall Be Available During Operating Hours, for Review by a Representative of the Division.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/7/2025