Tara's Learn & Play House
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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available for Review at the Facility.
Two new family members did not have documentation of a qualification letter on file (R. Ellis and M. Ellis) Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025
Jun 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, and Products Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser and Any Substance That May Be…
hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. I observed a whi
- Electrical Outlets Not in Use Were Not Covered.
I observed one electrical outlet not in use without a cover. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 2, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Medicines, Including Refrigerated and Unrefrigerated, Were Not Kept in Locked Storage.
I observed an inhaler on the counter, not locked/ accessible to children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Electrical Outlets Not in Use Were Not Covered.
I observed two (2) electrical outlets in the kitchen not in use, not covered. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit