Gingerbread Littleversity
1521 NORTH MAIN STREET, FUQUAY-VARINA, NC 27526Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 28, 20265 Findings5 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A classroom did not have an activity plan posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Beds, Cots and Mats Were Not in Good Repair, Properly Handled, Stored, or Clean and Sanitized Between Users.
A mat used to change diaper was stored on the bathroom floor. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
A caregiver did not complete the annual training hours required. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/10/2026
- All Vehicles Used to Transport Children Were Not Free of Hazards.
Buses were observed with trash, child's garment on floor and used drink cans. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
A caregiver hired on 9/29/24 did not complete the health and safety training within year of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/11/2026
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