Excel Learning Centers #3
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 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20263 Findings3 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. Bottles in space 2 (guppies) were not labeled. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Openings to the Outer Air Were Not Protected Against the Entrance of Flying Pest.
The door in space 2 (guppies) was propped open. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
Multiple plastic bags were observed accessible to children one year of age in space 7 (starfish). Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Application for Employment and Date of Birth Was Not on File for All Staff.
A staff member who began work on March 9, 2026, did not have an application for employment on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2026
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A staff member who began work on March 9, 2026, did not have a criminal record qualification letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/17/2026