Little One's Child Development Center
800 N SECOND STREET, ALBEMARLE, NC 28001Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair. in the Infant Classroom, the Seat Cover for the Bouncy Seat Was Soiled and Needed to Be Cleaned.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2026
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
Staff member, C.K. did not complete all required health and safety trainings. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2026
Aug 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. The electronic records of arrival and departure times were not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by l
- Each Child's Bed, Cot, or 2" Mat Was Not Individually Assigned and Identified.
In spaces #2 and 3, cots were not assigned for every child being cared for in the space. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/21/2025
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
In space #3, a ceiling tile in the corner of the classroom was bulging and had brown water stains. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider
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