Knowledge Beginnings
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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
During the walk through I saw that one teacher was alone on the playground with 19 three-year-old children. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/4/2
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Schedule Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
While a schedule was posted, it was not congruent with what the children were doing. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/31/2025
Sep 10, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Cleaning products were stored on the bottom shelf in an unlocked cabinet in one classroom and in another classroom a staff member's purse was stored on a chair in an unlocked closet. Violation confirmed corrected
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
There was less than 2 inches of protective surfacing around the slides on the playground used by older children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2025
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
Two staff members did not complete training in all the required topics within their first year of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2025