Learning with Music and Play
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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Electrical Outlets Not in Use Were Not Covered.
One (1) outlet cover not in use was uncovered. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Mar 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Copy of Each Child's Health Assessment, Including the Operator's Own Preschool Child(ren), Was Not on File Within 30 Days of Enrollment.
A copy of one (1) enrolled child's health assessment was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
- The Operator Did Not Review the EPR Plan Annually or When Information in the Plan Changed to Ensure All Information Is Current.
The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Activity Plan Did Not Reflect That Children Have at Least Four Different Activities Daily, at Least One of Which Is Outdoors.
The current plan posted does not list at least four of activities (art, blocks, manipulatives, dramatic play, manipulatives.) Violation confirmed corrected by
Mar 12, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a First Aid Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First Aid Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration Of…
the certification. The operator's First Aid certification expired on 2/29/2024. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receive