Little Kings & Queens Daycare
1521 WEST THOMAS STREET, ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804Childery 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 Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Completed ITS-SIDS Training Every Three Years From the Completion Date of the Previous ITS-SIDS Training.
Operator did not complete ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous training. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Child Care Operator Did Not Comply with All State Laws, Federal Laws And/or Local Ordinances That Pertain to Child Health, Safety, and Welfare, as Required…
by General Statute 110-91. A fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection dated September 18
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