Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Stallings, Troutman & Weddington across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Stallings, Troutman & Weddington. This dimension evaluates director responsiveness, communication, billing clarity, and how well the center is run.
Smallest Classes
Earned the best class-size score in Stallings, Troutman & Weddington. This dimension reflects group sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and how much individual space and attention each child gets.
Full Ranking Detail
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Little Tots #3 Early Learning Center is a DCDEE-licensed, 3-star private childcare center on Elder Lane in Troutman, NC, serving infants through age 10 with extended weekday hours. The center participates in NC's subsidized child care program and maintains an active license as of mid-2026, though recent inspections have flagged areas for operational improvement including staff training documentation and emergency preparedness. It is one of only a handful of licensed childcare options in the Troutman area and fills an important community role for working families in Iredell County.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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