Stephanie's Kids
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.2 / 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available for Review at the Facility.
Copies of Qualification letters were not on file for S. Walker and E. Walker. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2025
- The Operator Did Not Develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Within Four Months of Completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care…
training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The provider did not have a copy of the
- The Family Child Care Home Operator Did Not Collect and Submit Samples of Water From Each Outlet Used for Drinking or Food Preparation for Lead Analysis to The…
local health department or a laboratory certified to analyze for lead in drinking water by the North Carolina State Laborator
Jun 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). A background check was not comp
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available for Review at the Facility.
A valid qualification letter was not on file for S. Walker and E. Walker. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2025