The Learning Tree
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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
A staff member was observed using profanity in front of children under 1 year of age. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/10/2026
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
Snack menus were not posted. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/10/2026
Nov 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
An epi-pen in space 11 had an emergency action plan but not a medication permission form. Diaper cream in space 7 did not have a permission
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
Mulch under and around all stationary gross motor equipment was not 6 inches in depth. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2025
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Was Handled Roughly.
On April 7, 2025, around 3:30 pm during snack time, a staff member working in space 7 (cherry blossoms) witnessed another staff member hit a child on her hand with an open hand when she threw her crackers on the ground. The child cried so hard she vomited.