Step's 2 Learning
18080 AIRBASE ROAD, LAURINBURG, NC 28352Childery Rating: 4/5
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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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- The Operator Did Not Review the FCCH EPR Plan with Additional Caregivers on an Annual Basis.
Documentation was not on file for W. Smith (additional caregiver). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/14/2026
- Individuals Providing Care to Children Did Not Receive 16 Hours of Orientation Prior to Beginning Caregiving Activities.
Documentation was not on file for W. Smith (additional caregiver). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/14/2026
- Operator And/or Staff Members Did Not Complete a Professional Development Plan Within One Year of Employment.
Documentation was not on file for W. Smith (additional caregiver). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/14/2026
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Health Questionnaire Was Not Completed Annually.
The health questionnaires for the provider and substitute caregiver had not been updated at least annually. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/10/2025
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