Ephesus 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
There are several forms missing from the staff records, as listed below. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2026
- A Child's File Did Not Have a Statement with Parent Signature Acknowledging Receipt and Explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head…
Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children do not have the signed Shaken
Jun 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
The Summary of the Law was not posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Only One Caregiver Was Required to Meet Staff/child Ratio, but the Name, Address and Telephone Number of Agreed Emergency Relief Was Not Posted or a Second…
adult was not on the premises for emergency relief. The emergency information was not posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Safe Pick-up and Delivery Procedures Were Not Communicated to Parents And/or Were Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen by the Parents.
The Safe Pick Up and Delivery was not posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit