C3 Cynthia's Cuddling Care
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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. In Space #3, an unlabeled sippy cup containing milk was observed on the floor in the block area. An unlabeled sippy cup c
- Any Excess Formula, Thawed Human Milk And/or Bottled Beverage Were Not Discarded or Returned Home at the End of Each Day.
In Space #3, a sippy cup containing milk and labeled with yesterday’s date was stored on top of a table. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, sh
Sep 26, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
While the administrator prepared and served lunch, a teacher was left alone with nine children, ages ranging from one to four years old. The non-compliance with staff/child ratios was
- Children Between 12 and 24 Months of Age Were Grouped with Children 3 Years of Age or Older.
While the administrator prepared and served lunch, a teacher was left alone with nine children, ages ranging from one to four years old. The non-compliance with grouping requirements was corre
- Staff Members and Child Care Administrators Who Were Counted in Meeting the Staff/child Ratios Concurrently Performed Food Preparation or Other Duties That Are…
not direct child care responsibilities. The administrator, who was counted in the staff/child ratio in Space #1, concurrently