Mallard Creek Learning Center
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (3). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Electrical Cords Were Accessible to Infants and Toddlers.
A cord to a radio was accessible to toddler children in space 2; the radio could have toppled over off a shelf and caused an injury to a child. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Written Statement From Each Child's Parent Giving Standing Permission Which May Be Valid for Up to Twelve Months for Participation in Off Premise Activities…
that occur on a regular basis was not available. Permission to transport forms expired for children (M.A.) expired December 31
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
A child's Permission to Administer Ointments/Creams expired 10/14/2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2025
Jun 16, 20251 Finding1 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. Medicatio
Feb 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
Parent authorization to administer over the counter topical ointments, did not contain the length of time the authorization is valid for child (M.J.). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider