Carolina Kids
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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Child Transportation Safety (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Keep Records of Monthly Fire Drills, Quarterly Lockdown or Shelter-in-place Drills, Incident Reports, Incident Logs, Accurate Attendance,…
emergency numbers, emergency preparedness and response plan, field trip/transportation permission, pet vaccinations records and/or
- The Family Child Care Home Operator Did Not Have Results of the Water Sample Analysis on File in the Home, Showing They Are Free of Bacteria and Lead Hazards.
There was not water sample analysis results on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/28/20
Jan 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Equipment and Toys Were Not in Good Repair and Developmentally Appropriate.
Insufficient materials were observed for the school aged children enrolled. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/1/2024
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Monthly Fire Drill.
A fire drill for December 2023 was not recorded. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/1/2024