Little Leaders Learning Center
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.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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 26, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Items Used for Starting Fires, Such as Matches, Accelerants, and Lighters, Were Not Kept in Locked Storage.
A camping lighter was observed inside an unlocked drawer located on the side of the island with a table used by children enrolled against it; the drawer is located less than f
- Operator Did Not Maintain Accurate Daily Attendance Records Including Documentation of Arrival and Departure for All Children in Care, Including the Operator's…
own preschool children. A record of arrival and departure was not available for one child enrolled on 3/18/26 for 3/18/26 –
- Signed and Dated Statement Which Attests That a Copy of the Discipline Policy Was Given to and Discussed with a Parent/guardian of Each Child Prior To…
enrollment was not on file in the home. A signed receipt of the Discipline Policy was not observed on file for one child enrolled. Vi
- Operator Did Not Complete the Required Number of On-going Training Hours as Specified in Rule.
The operator (required to receive 8 ongoing training hours) did not complete three ongoing training hours by 4/11/2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8
- Operator Did Not Provide a Physically Safe and Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment That Meets the Developmental Needs of the Children in Care.
On the playground used by children enrolled, a toy metal truck was observed to be rusting; this truck was removed from the playground dur