Talentos Giraffe School
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 3, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Home Was Not Equipped with Either an Electrically Operated Smoke Detector with a Battery Back-up; Or Both an Electrically Operated Detector and a Battery…
operated detector located next to each other. At the current time the home is equipped with a battery-operated smoke detector only
- Nutritious Meals and Snacks Served Did Not Meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
Menus were not available today for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division.
The last documented outdoor inspection was completed on 5/18/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025
- Written Feeding Schedule Was Not on File for Each Child Under 15 Months of Age And/or Was Not Updated Regularly to Reflect Changes in the Child's Needs.
The two children that were less than 15 months of age did not have a feeding schedule. Violation confirmed corrected by letter rece
- Accurate Records Were Not Maintained for All Staff and Children.
Of the three children's files reviewed today, all three were missing required paperwork. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/18/2025