Little Leaders Development Center
7335 MILL RUINS AVE SW, CONCORD, NC 28025Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Medication Administration (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). Operator did not have a current
- Authorization for Up to 6 Months to Administer Prescription or Over-the-counter Medication, When Needed, for Chronic Medical Conditions and for Allergic…
reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). A child (DOB: 2/23/23) d
- Operator And/or Staff Who Work with Children, Did Not Complete Health and Safety Training as Part of On-going Training So That Every Five Years, All the Topic…
areas were covered. Operator did not complete Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training every five
- Documentation of the Operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Was Not Completed And/or Maintained on the Template Provided by the Division Of…
Emergency Management. During today's visit the operator did not have an Emergency Preparedness and Response plan on file and availab
Jun 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Written Record of Up-to-date Pet Vaccinations as Required by NC Law and Local Ordinances, Including Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats, Was Not Available.
The pet (cane corso) in the home did not have a written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations. Violation confirmed corrected by
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