Loving Arms Family Home Child Care Center Llc
8546 WEST MARLBORO ROAD, FARMVILLE, NC 27828Childery 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, 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), Medication Administration (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The wood containment boarder around the sand box has splintering wood and the sides are becoming detached, creating a one (1) inch gap between the boards. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/6/2026
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/6/2026
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Children’s attendance records reflect that on January 5, 2026, there were eight children, one year of age to twelve years of age present after 5:00 pm, timecards reflect there was one staff member present. Attendance records sh
Aug 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
Documentation of a playground inspection for January 2025, April 2025, and June 2025 was not on file for review. Violation confirmed corrected b
- New Staff, Who Had Contact with Children, Did Not Receive at Least 16 Hrs. Orientation Within First 6 Weeks.
Staff employed on 3/17/23 and 5/23/25 did not complete 16 hour of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
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