Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Fuquay-Varina.
Best Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Fuquay-Varina. This dimension evaluates facility maintenance, staff-to-child ratios, emergency preparedness, and parent-reported safety perceptions.
Full Ranking Detail
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Gingerbread Littleversity is a 46-year-old Fuquay-Varina institution and NC 4-Star licensed center serving up to 165 children across three campuses, from infants through school-age. The main campus at 1521 N Main Street features a professionally designed Natural Learning Initiative outdoor environment with gardens, mud kitchens, and natural play zones — a standout differentiator in the local market. As a Wake Smart Start partner with a consistently clean inspection record since mid-2022, it remains one of the area's most established and community-rooted childcare options.
Safety8.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture8.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
What parents say
“My children have attended Gingerbread for 8 years, starting as infants. The center has been extremely accommodating to our schedule and my children have always enjoyed their experiences here.”
“The teachers care about my child, know his personality, and always share photos of creative crafts and daily activities. The staff is attentive and caring — I highly recommend this center.”
“Staff is approachable, meals and snacks are nutritional, programs and activities are enriching, and the staff feels like family.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Curriculum-focused approach designed to provide quality education that prepares children for continued growth and success; no named curriculum model specified.
Programs & activities: Programs include infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, school-age care, summer camp, and enrichment programs.
What sets it apart: Operating hours Monday-Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
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