Little Star Day 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.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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Home Was Not Equipped with Either an Electrically Operated Smoke Detector with a Battery Back-up; Or Both an Electrically Operated Detector and a Battery…
operated detector located next to each other. The electrically operated smoke detector was not operating during the visit. Violati
- Application Did Not Include Names and Contact Information of Individuals to Whom the Operator May Release the Child as Authorized by the Person Who Signs The…
application. One child's application did not include authorized pick-up other than the parents. Violation confirmed corrected b
- Operator And/or Staff Members Did Not Complete a Professional Development Plan Within One Year of Employment.
The professional development plan was not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/4/2026
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Records Required Shall Be Available During Operating Hours, for Review by a Representative of the Division.
The outdoor inspections from June-November 2025 were not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/28/2026
May 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Questionnaire Was Not Completed Annually.
The last health questionnaire was completed on 5/1/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/23/2025