Foundations Early 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.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 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Three Children Enrolled in the Center.
Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Application for Employment and Date of Birth Was Not on File for One Staff.
Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last fire drill was completed in May. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2025
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last shelter-in -place drill was conducted in February. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2025
- Prescribed Medicines, That Are Pharmaceutical Samples, Was Not Stored in the Manufacturers Original Packaging, Was Not Labeled with the Child's Name, And/or…
written instructions did not include the required information. Two tubes of diaper cream and one bottle of benedryl did not hav