Raising Strong Minds
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
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Daily Schedule, Activity Plan, Infant Feeding Plan, Allergy Posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual Check Were Not Maintained on File for a Minimum of 30 Days…
from the revision or replacement date. The allergy posting was not posted anywhere in the facility. Violation corrected during
Nov 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Each Child's Hands Were Not Washed Before and After Eating.
Children washed hands but played with toys and art before the food was served. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health Questionnaire Was Not Completed Annually.
The last documented HQ was completed on 1/2023. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Plastic Bags, Toys, and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed, Including but Not Limited to Materials That Can Be Easily Torn Apart Such as Foam Rubber And…
styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. there were plastic bags stored in a drawer near the changing tabl