Ymca Early Learning Center at Little Hands
2314 ELIZABETH AVE, NEW BERN, NC 28562Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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 2 (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 2 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Dawn Platinum Plus Power Suds that was labeled keep
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
The closet door in indoor space # 2 had chipped paint which was accessible to children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/31/20
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The green carpet surface in outdoor space #1 is torn and has large holes in it. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/31/2025
Dec 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A large broken plastic flowerpot was in the outdoor space accessible to children. The flowerpot had broken edges completely around the top rim, causing a potential cutting/scraping injury to a child. Violation co
- The EMC Plan Was Not Reviewed with All Staff Annually and Whenever the Plan Was Revised.
The posted EMC plan was not updated annually. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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