The Learning Experience at Mt Holly
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
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 25, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
In space #4, there was a torn child size sofa. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
There was no documentation of a required fire drill for December 2025. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
A substitute staff file was not made available review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2026
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). K. Honeycutt has not submitted t
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
K. Honeycutt does not have a valid qualification letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2026