Blending Hearts Academy
221 HENDERSON DRIVE, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28540Childery 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 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Infant Was Not Served Only Bottles Labeled with Their Individual Name.
A set of bottles were dated for 04/10 and one set of bottle were not labeled with name and date. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/28/2026
Oct 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
An activity plan was not available for classroom for one year old children. Activity plan was completed, printed, and posted in classroom area prior to visit ending. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Development Plan.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/27/2025
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
An emergency drill has not been conducted since March 27, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/18/2025
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Under One Year of Age Were Not Kept Separate From Children Two Years and Older.
Two year old children were being cared for in the same classroom as infants and one year old children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2025
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