Little Sprouts Day Academy
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 4, 20265 Findings5 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. Two children's arrival times were not documented in space #1. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff/child Ratios Applicable to a Classroom, Were Not Posted in Each Classroom.
The top portion of the form was not completed fully in spaces #1 and #6. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/4/2026
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
The menu in the hallway was not updated to reflect the change in menu items. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
Books monitored in poor condition were identified in spaces #3 and #4. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The EPR Plan Did Not Include the Location of the Ready to Go File and or the Required Information.
The RTGF was not current with an area map, or center emergency numbers. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/9/2026