Little Scholars Quality Family Childcare
103 BIG DIPPER COURT, WINGATE, NC 28174Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Indoor and Outdoor Areas Used by the Children Were Not Kept Clean, Orderly, and Free of Items Which Are Potentially Hazardous to Children Including Removal…
of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that
- Operator Did Not Maintain a Record of On-going Training in Which He/she Has Participated.
I observed seven (7) ongoing training hours completed. The training hours were not recorded on the training log. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2025
Nov 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Hazardous Cleaning Supplies and Other Items That Might Be Poisonous E.g. Toxic Plants, Were Not Out of Reach or in Locked Storage When Children Were in Care.
I observed a water treatment solution for fish tanks below five (5) feet beside the fish aquarium. The label had warnings to ke
Apr 23, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items, Including but Not Limited To, Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, and Gasoline or Kerosene, Whether or Not…
intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to childr
- Equipment and Toys Were Not in Good Repair and Developmentally Appropriate.
During the walkthrough I observed a power strip with two (2) outlets that had fire/spark damage, Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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