Howard Levine Child Development 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
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20264 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Child left classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/14/2026
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On April 13, child was left on the playground, unsupervised. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
There was no evidence of this requirement in the lobby. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Center Did Not Maintain a Record of Daily Attendance.
There were nine children in the room and only eight children counted on the attendance sheet. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 4, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- A Child Was Handled in a Rough Way, Including Shaking, Pushing, Shoving, Pinching, Slapping, Biting, Kicking, or Spanking.
Staff pushed a child that came up to her with what appeared to be a juice box. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit