Little Debbie's Child Development Center
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.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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 10, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards. All Metal Structures Has Peeling Paint.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The steps on the climbing structure a chipping, broken near the joint that holds them to the structure. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. the gate measures at 45 inches and 47 inches in the back right where the section of the fence is broken. Violation confirmed corrected
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
Staff file monitored only received 14 of the 15 hours of training needed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment. Mulch Measures at 4 Inch in Some Spots.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026