Early Beginnings Child Development Center
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Medication Administration (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Infant Was Not Served Only Bottles Labeled with Their Individual Name.
An infant was fed the wrong bottle. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/26/2026
Oct 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A current activity plan was not posted in space two (2). Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
Vaseline was observed on a shelf in the bathroom. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infants Were Served Juice in a Bottle Without a Prescription or Written Statement on File From a Health Care Professional or Licensed Dietitian/nutritionist.
One infant (1) was observed drinking juice from a bottle. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/
Oct 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
Food substitution was not of recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit