The Growing Years Learning Center - Apex
470 W WILLIAMS ST, APEX, NC 27502Childery Rating: 5/5
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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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The metal chair legs had peels paint in three of the classroom observed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2025
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
Plastic bags were accessible to children 2 years of age. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 18, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Lavatories Were Not Kept Clean, in Good Repair and Kept Free of Storage.
In space #7 a push toy were stored in the children bathroom. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last documented emergency drill was conducted on 10/25/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/21/2025
- 15A NCAC 18A .2808 (C) Food That Is Leftover After Serving Shall Not Be Served Again Unless the Original Package Is Unopened and the Food Is Not a Potentially…
hazardous food. Three and 1/2 gallons of milked dated 2/16/25 was stored in the refrigerator; half of a gallon had been served
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