Sprinkles of Joy Child 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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 8, 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
- Hazardous Cleaning Supplies and Other Items That Might Be Poisonous E.g. Toxic Plants, Were Not Out of Reach or in Locked Storage When Children Were in Care.
An aerosol spray can of Lysol and Febreeze were stored on the kitchen counter top. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Operator Did Not Review the EPR Plan Annually or When Information in the Plan Changed to Ensure All Information Is Current.
The EPR Plan was not reviewed and updated as required. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/14/2023