Young Minds
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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 15, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Operator Did Not Maintain Accurate Daily Attendance Records Including Documentation of Arrival and Departure for All Children in Care, Including the Operator's…
own preschool children. Daily attendance records were not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter rece
- Developmentally Appropriate Activities for the Ages of Children in Care, Were Not Provided as Planned on the Written Schedule and Activity Plan.
A current activity plan was not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
- Operator Did Not Complete the Required Number of On-going Training Hours as Specified in Rule.
The operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2023
- The Child Care Operator Did Not Comply with All State Laws, Federal Laws And/or Local Ordinances That Pertain to Child Health, Safety, and Welfare, as Required…
by General Statute 110-91. A water test for lead had not been completed as required. Violation confirmed corrected by lette