Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center
135 ELDER LANE, TROUTMAN, NC 28166Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
Outside play toys need to be cleaned. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/20/2026
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Fencing on the back wall of the playground area has areas with protrusions. The fencing needs to be reattached to the pole at the top
Jul 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Did Not Wash Their Hands Thoroughly After Diapering Each Child.
During the diaper changing process the staff did not follow proper procedures by removing gloves and washing hands before washing the hands of the student. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from p
- At Least One Person Who Meets Qualifications for Lead Teacher Was Not Responsible for Each Group for at Least Two-thirds of the Total Daily Hours of Operation.
In space 1 and 2 there was not a lead teacher assigned or in the classroom for two-thirds of the day. Violation confirmed cor
Feb 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
In space one staff child ratio was not maintained from 9:45 to 10:15. The ratio was one teacher to eleven children. The ratio for this classroom is 1/10. The youngest child was 2 yea
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