Excel Learning Centers #2
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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On April 22, 2026, a child 3 years of age, was left unsupervised in the tigers classroom for approximately 17 minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/5/2026
Dec 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
An ointment in space 4 (zebras) expired November 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/11/2025
Nov 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
A 4 month old child in space 1 (cubs) slept with his bib on in his crib. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2025
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
Diaper creams in spaces 5, 11, and 12 were stored below 5 feet and in unlocked cabinets. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Did Not Wash Their Hands Thoroughly After Diapering Each Child.
A staff member in space 3 (llamas) did not wash her hands washed after changing a child's diaper. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on