Star Light Home 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.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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 25, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Screen Time Was Not Prohibited for Children Under the Age of Three.
The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. *A two year old was observed participating in a screentime activity. This is a repeat violation* Violation confirmed correct
- An Individual Over the Age of 15, Who Resides in a Family Child Care Home or a Center Located in a Residence on a Permanent or Temporary Basis, or Those Who…
had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms with
- Indoor and Outdoor Area Was Not Checked Daily for Debris, Vandalism, Broken Equipment, and Animal Waste. *Broken Tree Limbs and Other Debris Was Observed…
strown across the playground.* Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/6/2026
- Activity Plans Did Not Include Activities Intended to Stimulate the Developmental Domains, in Accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning And…
Development. *The posted activity plans had a date of November 2025 and current activity plans were not made available for review.* Viol
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required. *Information Viewed on Incident Reports Were Not Documented on Incident Log.
This is a repeat violation.* Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/6/2026