The Growing Years Learning Center - Cary
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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
During the visit, I observed seven children present in the classroom for one-year-old children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children Between 12 and 24 Months of Age Were Grouped with Children 3 Years of Age or Older.
During the visit, I observed a six-year-old child in the classroom for one-year-old children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On October 24, 2025, a staff member failed to adequately supervise a group of two-year-old children when the staff member brought the children into the center's front lobby and the staff member had their back turned to the children
Jul 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The two year old playground has an area where the ground cover has eroded away creating a tripping hazard where the ground cover meets the sidewalk. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider
Jul 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Medical Care Information Did Not Contain Information Needed for Safe Medical Treatment.
One (1) child was identified as having a medical condition that required emergency medication but the medication was not on cite and available in the event it was needed and no medical ac