Stella Lowery Small Day Care Home
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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20252 Findings2 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.
Cisco [dog] vaccination expired on 2/7/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2025
- Medication Remaining After the Course of Treatment Is Completed, After Authorization Is Withdrawn. or After Authorization Has Expired, Was Not Returned to The…
parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of
Sep 5, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items, Including but Not Limited To, Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, and Gasoline or Kerosene, Whether or Not…
intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to childr
- Parent's Written Authorization for the Administration of a Prescription Medication Was Not Valid for the Length of Time the Medication Was Prescribed to Be…
taken. An authorization form for Aquaphor cream expired on 11/27/23. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provid