Stephanie's Sheltering Arms Daycare Inc.
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
- Child Care Center
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The annual fire inspection was overdue by tw
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. Daily arrival and departure was not completed for the month of February 2026. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Application for Enrollment Did Not Include All Required Information.
One (1) children's file did not have the health care needs section completed, it was left blank. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2025
Jun 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
In the outdoor learning environment, I observed ten (10) bags of soil and mulch with warning labels, “Keep Out of Reach of Children”. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2024
- The EPR Plan Did Not Include the Date of the Last Revision of the Plan.
The EPR plan was reported to have been updated online this year, I observed the EPR plan, and I could not determine the date of the last revision. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on