Little Einsteins Preschool Academy
419 CHERRY STREET, BELMONT, NC 28012Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Medication Administration (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
One (1) staff member, Gina Collier, employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not complete a criminal background check. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
One (1) staff member, Gina Collier, employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not have a valid qualifying letter on file. Violation confirmed correct
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
In Space #2, two (2) different children were listed on one (1) permission to administer medication form. The permission to administer medication form did not include the na
Oct 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, ten (10) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm and not again until 12:30pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant,
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member
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