Shirley's Tender Care for Tiny Tots
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Written Record of Up-to-date Pet Vaccinations as Required by NC Law and Local Ordinances, Including Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats, Was Not Available.
There was no record of a rabies vaccination on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/12/2026
Jun 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Monthly Fire Drill.
The last fire drill recorded was in January 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/20/2025
Feb 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- For Each Child Being Transported, the Operator or Other Transportation Provider Did Not Have Identifying Information, Including the Child's Name, Photograph,…
emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the v
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Quarterly Lockdown or Shelter-in-place Drill and or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/29/2024