Irene Wortham 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
On 4/22/26 at approximately 9:11am, a teacher in classroom space B assisted a two year old child with putting on their sweater. The teacher got up from a seated p
- An Incident Report Was Not Completed and Mailed to a Division Representative Within Seven Days After the Incident When Medical Treatment Was Required.
The incident report for an incident that occurred on 4/22/26 was given to a Division representative on 5/6/26. Violation confirmed co
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Children Did Not Participate Daily in Activities Outlined in a Plan of Care (IFSP, IEP, PCP) or for Typically Developing Children, an Activity Plan Developed…
by the center. The IEPs for two (2) four-year-old children stated that the children “will be offered instruction that is embed
Apr 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered in a Manner Not Authorized by the Child's Parent, Physician or Other Authorized Health Professional.
On 3/30/26 at approximately 9:50am a one-year-old child received four (4) puffs of albuterol when the child exhibited symptoms listed on the medica
- When Medication Was Administered in Error, the Child Care Center Did Not Either Call 911 in Accordance with CPR or First Aid Training Recommendations, Notify…
the center director, contact the child's parent, observe the child, or include all the information when documenting the error i