Little Learners Academy
504 ALBEMARLE STREET, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909Childery 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.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 3 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
One caregiver was observed caring for eight children ages one year old in Space #2 and one caregiver was providing care for eleven children ranging from ages two to four years old betw
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number.
The corrective action plan was not followed. The facility was notified on April 13, 2026, that the written policies and procedures met requirements for stipulation #2. The facilities written policies and procedures indicated the
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
One caregiver was observed providing care to eight (8) children ranging from ages zero (0) to one (1) year old in Space #5. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by con
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
A short lapse in staff/child ratio requirements were observed when one caregiver provided care to eight children all ages one year old on the playground and when one caregiver was left
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
An activity plan was not posted for the toddler group in Space #2. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 2/24/2026
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