Stepping Stones Learning Academy #4, Llc
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.2 / 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 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 facility fie inspection was not complete
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The outdoor play area had a metal picnic table sharp edges on the sitting area. This was corrected by the administrator removing the table from the play area. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
May 16, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…
available for review. There were 17 children present however only 14 were signed in by their parents. Administrator corrected by addi
- Storage Space Was Not Available for Each Child's Personal Belongings.
Storage was available to individual children; however, some of the items or accessories belonging to a child stored in cubicles or coat hooks should not come into contact with stored items belonging to other childre
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
In the outdoor play area there was a picnic table with broken seats that had exposed jagged edges. The administrator cover the broken and jagged edged with duck tape. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit