First Stop Daycare #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.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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Indoor and Outdoor Areas Used by the Children Were Not Kept Clean, Orderly, and Free of Items Which Are Potentially Hazardous to Children Including Removal…
of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that
- Equipment and Toys Were Not in Good Repair and Developmentally Appropriate.
The sink counter in the bathroom was broken. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/7/2026
Sep 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Operator Did Not Develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Within Four Months of Completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care…
training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The EPR Plan was not available for revie
- Indoor and Outdoor Area Was Not Checked Daily for Debris, Vandalism, Broken Equipment, and Animal Waste.
A light switch cover was missing from the hallway. The vanity in the bathroom was secured to the wall. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025
- The Health and Safety Training Did Not Include All of the Required Topic Areas.
Two (2) topics need to be completed for the operator's health and safety trainings to be complete. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025