Mini Explorers Day Care
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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 11, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Operator Did Not Wash His/her Hands Before, as Well as After, Diapering Each Child.
The operator did not wash her hands between diapers changes nor after she finished changing diapers. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/30/2026
- 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 have a working thermometer in it to help maintain the temperature. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from
- Children's Hands Were Not Washed After Diapering.
Two children one year of age and one child two years age did not wash their hands after getting their diapers changed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/30/2026
- Each Child's Hands Were Not Washed Before and After Eating.
Two children one year of age and two children two years of age did not wash their hands after eating lunch. They got their hands wiped with baby wipes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/30/20
- Health Questionnaire Was Not Completed Annually.
The operators did not have a current health questionnaire available for review during today's visit. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/30/2026