Excellent Beginnings Family Childcare
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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
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Mar 9, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Caregivers Did Not Document Compliance with Visually Checking on Sleeping Infants Aged 12 Months or Younger And/or the Documents Were Not Maintained for A…
minimum of 30 days. The safe sleep charts were not completed consistently for the infants currently enrolled. Violation confirmed
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Quarterly Lockdown or Shelter-in-place Drill and or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last documented lockdown or shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/2/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/23/2026
- Plastic Bags, Toys, and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed, Including but Not Limited to Materials That Can Be Easily Torn Apart Such as Foam Rubber And…
styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Ziploc bags were stored in a bin by the refrigerator within the
Aug 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Plastic Bags, Toys, and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed, Including but Not Limited to Materials That Can Be Easily Torn Apart Such as Foam Rubber And…
styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were in unlocked storage accessible to the children
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division.
The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 11/18/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2025