Mary's Lil Lambs
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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 6, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- At Least One 5 Lb 2-A:10-B:C Type Fire Extinguisher Was Not Readily Accessible for Every 2500 Square Feet of Floor Space in the Home.
The fire extinguisher was empty. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/20/2026
- Screen Time Was Not Prohibited for Children Under the Age of Three.
The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. The tv was playing children's programming while an infant and toddler were present. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Refrigerator Was Not Maintained at a Temperature of 45 Degrees Fahrenheit or Below And/or Was Not Monitored by a Refrigerator Thermometer.
The refrigerator did not contain a thermometer. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Accurate Records Were Not Maintained for All Staff and Children.
A newly enrolled student's file was missing a signed safe sleep policy and signed summary of law. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/20/2026
- Operator Did Not Maintain Accurate Daily Attendance Records Including Documentation of Arrival and Departure for All Children in Care, Including the Operator's…
own preschool children. Attendance was documented inconsistently. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov