Great Thinkers Learning Academy
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
- 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 Child Maltreatment Prevention (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Review the Abusive Head Trauma and Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy with Staff And/or the Acknowledgement of the Review Did Not Contain Required…
items or was not available for review. A signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy
- Operator Did Not Complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within the Required Time Frame.
The training certification for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment training on file for Ms. Pearson expired on 6/15/2
Jun 27, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Individuals Who Provide Care for 5 Hours or More a Week, During Planned Absences of the Operator, Had Not Completed a Health Questionnaire.
The health questionnaire for the additional caregiver expired on 6/14/2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had not been created; hence, operator
- The Operator Did Not Complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care Training Within the Required Timeframe And/or Documentation of Completion…
of the training was not on file. The Emergency Preparedness and Response certificate on file for Ms. Pearson is for the EPR tr