Little Lemon Drops
836 EAST ST, PITTSBORO, NC 27312Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The infant portable swing is broken and needs to be replaced or thrown away. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/13/2025
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The surfacing under the swings is not at the required depth due to wear and tear as well as washout. More surfacing is required to be back in compliance. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receiv
Aug 19, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
Teacher Layla Long was employed prior to completing their Criminal Background Check. All paperwork has been submitted and awaiting results from the division. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by con
- Child Care Providers and Uncompensated Providers Who Are Not Substitute Providers or Volunteers, Including the Director Did Not Have a Medical Report on File…
prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Teacher
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
The qualification letter for teacher Layla Long was not available for review at the facility. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/29/2024
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