Academe Child Development Center
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
A current activity plan was not posted in Space #1 and Space #2. This was corrected when the staff member posted a current activity plan. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Providers and Uncompensated Providers Who Are Not Substitute Providers or Volunteers, Including the Director Did Not Have a Medical Report on File…
prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medica
- The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy Was Not Reviewed with New Staff Prior to Providing Care with Children And/or a Signed…
acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Sy
Nov 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Minimum Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes for the Number and Ages of Children in Care Were Not Met.
There were eleven children with one caregiver. The ages of the children were infant through three years of age. This was corrected when another caregiver assisted in the classroom. Vio
- Children Under One Year of Age Were Not Kept Separate From Children Two Years and Older.
The children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. This was corrected when another caregiver redirected the children two years and older outdoors. Violati