Elfland Day Care & Fun Learning 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.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 First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20252 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 #4, a prepared infant bottle, located inside the refrigerator, was not labeled with a name or date. The violatio
- Health and Safety Training Topics Were Not Included as Part of On-going Training Within Five Years of Completing the Previous Health and Safety Training Topics.
The administrator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training as a part of on-g
Mar 27, 20253 Findings3 Important
- On or Before the First Day of Work, All Staff, Including the Director and Individuals Who Volunteer More Than Once per Week Did Not Provide Results Indicating…
that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staff member M.L. hired 3/12/2025 did n
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The most current First Aid certificates on file for s
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The most current CPR certificates on file for staf