Lil Tikes Learning Academy
205 JA FARRELL ST, PITTSBORO, NC 27312Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
During the inspection, large fire ant hills were observed on both playgrounds. These ant hills will need to be eliminated and monitored in the future to ensure ants do not return. Violation confirmed corrected by
Dec 15, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
Therapist J. Ingraham did not have a completed criminal background check on file prior to providing therapy to a child unsupervised at the center. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/15
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
Therapist J. Ingraham did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/15/2025
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number. 15 NCAC 18A .2804(d)All Human Milk, Formula, and Other Bottled Beverages, Including Beverages in Sippy…
cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the nam
Jan 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Bed, Cribs, Playpens, Cots or Mats Were Not Placed at Least 18" Apart or Separated by Partitions When in Use.
Rest mats were not placed at least 18 inches apart or separated by partitions. This was corrected during the visit by the teacher moving the mat to be 18 inches apart. Violati
✓ Corrected at visit
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