Little Peanuts Childcare, Llc
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Complete the Required Number of On-going Training Hours as Specified in Rule.
During the program’s last Annual Compliance Visit conducted on March 05, 2025 she, Ms. Thomas, was informed that she would need to complete additional in-service training hours by her anni
Apr 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Safe Sleep Policy Did Not Contain the Required Information as Indicated in Rule .1724(a)(1-12).
The facility is licensed to provide care for children birth to twelve years of age and it was observed that the facility’s posted safe sleep policy has not been customized to include all re
- The EPR Plan Did Not Include the Location of the Ready to Go File And/or Required Information.
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) and Ready to Go File were reviewed, and it was observed that the Ready to Go File did not contain the most current staff information and ha