The Growing Years Discovery
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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Not Meeting the Requirements Outlined in Child Care .0601(b) and (C) Were Not Removed or Made Inaccessible.
Cardboard blocks in space 12 had several with holes and in poor condition. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
In space 1, staff used sleep bags where the arms were sewed or stapled together to restrict movement to keep infants from waking up before time. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Dec 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- When Children 3 Years and Older Were in Care, Screen Time Was Not Used to Stimulate a Developmental Domain; Was Not Limited to 30 Minutes a Day and No More…
than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
Menu posted stated that children will have graham crackers and pears for snack. Children were served ritz crackers, crasins or pears. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
Space 109 and 107 had peeling/missing paint. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/15/2026