Little Hearts Academy, Llc
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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Emergency Medical Care Information Did Not Contain Information Needed for Safe Medical Treatment.
One children's record was observed to not have the special needs and medical care sections addressed in entirety. Violation pending provider response
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
Two children's records were observed to be missing a completed health assessment by a medical professional. Violation pending provider response
- Each Child Was Not Immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an Immunization Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
One children's record was observed to be missing a copy of the child's immunization record. Violation pending provider response
Feb 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Child Care Center Was Not Free of Lead Poisoning Hazards as Defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7).
The operation was observed to not have completed enrollment in lead paint testing. The operation was previously contacted on 2/16/26 and notified of this and provided guidance to get this
- The Child Care Center Was Not Free of Asbestos Hazards as Defined in G.S. 130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4).
The operation was observed to not have completed enrollment in lead asbestos testing. The operation was previously contacted on 2/16/26 and notified of this and provided gu