Lil' Ones Child Development Center, Llc
2284-B SANDERS RD, WILLOW SPRINGS, NC 27592Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Separate Outdoor Play Areas or Time Schedules Were Not Provided for Children Under Two When 15 or More Children Were in Care.
All children, infants to five years of age, were observed on the playground at the same time; sixteen children were present. Violation confirmed corrected by
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Ten children, ages two to five years of age, were present with one staff member on the playground. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Application for Enrollment Did Not Include All Required Information.
The application was not fully completed in two of the children's files reviewed. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A new fire inspection was completed on 1-10
- Children Under One Year of Age Were Not Kept Separate From Children Two Years and Older.
Two two year old children were present in space 3 with three children less than one year of age. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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