Little Sprouts Child Care
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.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
- 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 Medication Administration (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- When Medication Is Administered, Authorization for the Operator to Administer the Specific Medication According to the Parent's or Health Care Professional's…
instructions was not on file and available. A medication permission form needed to be completed by the parent to administer an
- Operator Did Not Complete the Required Number of On-going Training Hours as Specified in Rule.
The operator and the additional caregiver needed to complete additional training hours to meet their yearly requirement. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/
Oct 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Records Required Shall Be Available During Operating Hours, for Review by a Representative of the Division.
The file for the volunteer caregiver could not be located during the visit. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2025
Apr 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children's Special Diets or Food Allergies Were Not Posted in the Food Preparation Area And/or in the Child's Eating Area.
The allergy information was not posted for the child, who was allergic to eggs and oats. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit