Building Blocks Christian Academy/Lexington
1601 EAST CENTER STREET EXT., LEXINGTON, NC 27292Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
There were two Equate sunscreen forms with no start and end dates on them. All forms must have the parents signature and a starting and endi
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
There was a Desitin diaper cream permission form that had expired on 1/2/26. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/6/2026
Sep 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. Two sippy cups were not labeled with the child's name on them. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
- The Written Feeding Plan Did Not Include the Child's Name, Parent Signature, And/or Was Not Dated When Received by the Center.
Two infant feeding plans did not have a parents signature on them. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2025
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The playground had several sand boxes with no covers on them. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2025
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