Little Gems Daycare
712 WEST DECATUR STREET, MADISON, NC 27025Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a CPR Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration of The…
certification. Ms. King's CPR and First Aid certification expired in June. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
- Operator Did Not Have a Written Discipline Policy Describing the Methods and Practices Used to Discipline Children Enrolled And/or Did Not Share the Policy…
with parents. There is no discipline policy on file for two children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
- Telephone Numbers for the Fire Department, Law Enforcement Office, Emergency Medical Service, and Poison Control Were Not Posted in a Location Visible in The…
home. There were no emergency numbers posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Health Questionnaire Was Not Completed Annually.
Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Operator Did Not Complete the Required Number of On-going Training Hours as Specified in Rule.
Ms. King lacks one hour of the number of hours she is required to have each year. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/17/2024
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