Little Tender 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Screen Time Was Not Prohibited for Children Under the Age of Three.
The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. ** A child who is two (2) years old was observed using a screen time device** Violation confirmed corrected by letter receiv
- An Infant Was Observed Sleeping in a Seating Device. ** An Child Who Was Age Four (4) Months Old Was Observed Sleeping in a Seating Device. ** Violation…
confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/7/2025
Dec 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Caregiver(s) Did Not Interact with Children in Positive Ways by Helping Them Feel Welcome And comfortable, Treating Them with Respect, Listening to What…
they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation and/or participating in many activities with the children. The pro