Little Dreams of Faith Day Care
16136 HWY 71 N, SHANNON, NC 28386Childery 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
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 14, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items, Including but Not Limited To, Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, and Gasoline or Kerosene, Whether or Not…
intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to childr
- Equipment and Toys Were Not in Good Repair and Developmentally Appropriate.
On the outdoor play area: the playhouse has exposed nails and loose boards. The see-saw is rusted and has peeling paint. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2026
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division. the Last Playground Safety Check Is Dated 11/3/26.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2026
- Record of Monthly Fire Drills, Giving the Date, Time of Day and Length of Time to Evacuate, and Operator's Signature, Were Not Available.
The last fire drill is dated 1/8/26. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2026
- Records Were Not Made Available for Review.
Three children's files were not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/28/2026
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