LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher
721 N FISHER STREET, BURLINGTON, NC 27217Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- All Stationary Equipment, More Than 18 Inches High, Was Not Installed Over Protective Surfacing.
The larger climber needs at least 6 inches in mulch, the mulch is worn down and needs to be replaced. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2026
Sep 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Leftover Medicines Were Not Returned to the Parent After the Course of Treatment Was Completed, After Authorization Was Withdrawn or After Authorization Had…
expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was
- All Electrical Appliances Were Not Used in Accordance with the Manufacturers Instruction.
Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. There was a laminator on a c
- Application for Employment and Date of Birth Was Not on File for All Staff.
One new staff did not have an application on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/10/2025
- Emergency Information Did Not Name Child's Health Care Professional.
Two of the five children's files monitored did not have a preferred hospital on the application. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/10/2025
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