Growing Legacy 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- All Stationary Equipment, More Than 18 Inches High, Was Not Installed Over Protective Surfacing.
Additional surfacing was needed for the dome climber on the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/19/2025
- New Staff, Who Had Contact with Children, Did Not Receive at Least 16 Hrs. Orientation Within First 6 Weeks.
It could not be verified that the van driver/floater had received new staff orientation. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025
- Each Staff Member Did Not Have the Required Medical Report, Proof of Tuberculosis Test or Screening And/or Completed Health Questionnaire in a Medical File,…
maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The van driver/floater needed an updated Health Questi
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
It could not be verified that the van driver/floater had completed the Health and Safety trainings. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- NC Sanitation Rule 18A .2806(a) States That Food Shall Be Stored in Approved, Clean, Tightly Covered, Storage Containers Once the Original Packages Is Opened.
During today's visit there were two opened packages of crackers on the shelf in the kitchen. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit