Arether's Little M&m Childcare
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
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
The last monthly playground inspection was dated for November 3, 2025. This was corrected, the lead teacher completed the monthly playground ins
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last drill was not recorded on the form. This was corrected when the lead teacher stated that the inspection was completed on April 2, 2026. This information was recorded
Nov 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not completed within
Jun 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Screen Time Was Offered to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In Space #3, the television was on and accessible to children under three years of age. This was corrected when the caregiver turned the television off. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
In Space #1, a blanket was used in the crib during sleeping for a child, under one year of age. The caregiver removed the blanket from the crib. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit