Lion Kingdom
3085 WEST ROAD, AURORA, NC 27806Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, and Products Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser and Any Substance That May Be…
hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can o
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Operator Was Not the Person On-site, Providing Care to Children.
Upon arrival you were not present. There were 3 children present, one (1) child one year of age, one (1) child two years of age, and one (1) child three years of age with the volunteer. Violation confirmed corrected by f
Jul 31, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Adequate Supervision Was Not Provided for Children in the Family Child Care Home.
Upon arrival, two (2) children four years of age and two (2) school age children, were in the designated play area, one (1) child four years of age was in the kitchen by the kitchen table, and the provi
- Unpasteurized Milk, Milk Products, or Juice Was Served.
Milk substitution was not available for child with allergies to the protein in cow's milk. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/11/2025
- Flavored Skim Milk Was Served to Children Under the Age of Six.
Milk substitute was not available for child who cannot have the protein in cow's milk. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/11/2025
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