Early Stages Child Care 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.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
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prescribed Medication Was Not Administered According to the Prescription, Using the Amount and Frequency of Dosage Specified on the Label.
An enrolled child's epi-pen had expired on 2/28/2026 and requires replacement. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4
- The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy Was Not Reviewed with Parents of Currently Enrolled Children 0-5 Within 30 Days Of…
adopting the policy. Review of children's files found three children did not have a signed policy on file for review. Violation conf
Oct 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. The ABCMS criminal record portal requirement was not completed. Violation confirmed cor
Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children's Records That Include an Application for Enrollment, Medical and Immunization Records, and Permission to Seek Emergency Medical Care Was Not on File…
for each child. Review of children's files found a child's application incomplete and no facility policies or statements compl
Nov 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Staff, Including the Director, Did Not Have an Annual Health Questionnaire on File Following the Initial Medical Statement.
Three staff had health questionnaire's that were completed in 2023 and not updated prior to its expiration. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received