Poplar Grove Early 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Screen Time Was Offered to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In the space for one year old's, a tablet was observed being used for the children for a music activity. The children were observed watching the tablet as the listed to the music. Violation confirmed corrected by letter r
Oct 29, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Such as Archery Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, or Propane Stoves, Were Not Stored in Locked Areas or with Other…
safeguards, or removed from the premises. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Tripping hazards were observed on two playgrounds used by the younger children. On the "Jungle Gym" playground the sidewalk pavement was loose and crumbling which poses as a tripping hazard for the children.
Apr 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
Two staff records were not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/13/2024
- New Staff, Who Had Contact with Children, Did Not Receive at Least 16 Hrs. Orientation Within First 6 Weeks.
Two new staff did have documentation that they received at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5