Creative Minds Child 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
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Indoor and Outdoor Areas Used by the Children Were Not Kept Clean, Orderly, and Free of Items Which Are Potentially Hazardous to Children Including Removal…
of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that
- Operator or Other Transportation Provider Did Not Have Written Permission From Each Child's Parents or Guardian to Transport the Child.
The provider did not obtain "written" permission to transport children on a field trip on 7/24/2025. The provider stated she had given the parents a
- Operator Did Not Complete the Required Number of On-going Training Hours as Specified in Rule.
The provider had not completed the required number of training hours; she was short 8 hours for 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/29/2025
Aug 3, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a First Aid Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First Aid Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration Of…
the certification. The operator did not have current first aid training. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a CPR Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration of The…
certification. The operator did not have current CPR training. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/17/