Little Tots Early Learning Center
583 WEST MCLELLAND AVE, MOORESVILLE, NC 28115Childery 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 23, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
It was observed that a child that was in space 3 was allowed to wander around the building with no supervision from teacher. Child left classroom and teacher did not alert other free staff members to return child to classroom. Vio
- The Center Did Not Have Developmentally Appropriate Equipment and Materials Accessible Daily.
It was observed in space in space 3 child were sitting at the table waiting on lunch and not involved in any developmental appropriate activities and equipment and materials were not accessib
- For Children Under Three Years of Age, the Caregiver Did Not Provide Developmentally Appropriate Activities That Support Health and Physical Development, on A…
daily basis. Children one year of age were in highchairs not during feeding time and were not allowed to have developmentally
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
Walls and doors in each class need to be cleaned and in good repair. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/2026
- Staff Did Not Model Appropriate Eating Behaviors by Consuming Food or Beverages That Meet the Nutritional Requirements Specified in the Meal Patterns For…
Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space 3 there was a soda (Sun Drop Soda) can on shelf. Dri
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