Caldwell Academy
1302 NORWOOD DRIVE, LENOIR, NC 28645Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made Available For…
review. On June 12, 2025, two children were not signed out. On June 13, 2025, one child was not signed out. On June 16, 2025,
- The Child Care Center Was Not Free of Lead Poisoning Hazards as Defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7).
The most recent lead water test was conducted on June 30, 2021. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Daily Records of Arrival and Departure Times for Children Enrolled at the Center Were Not Maintained as Children Arrive and Depart And/or Were Not Made…
available for review. On October 10, 2024, one child did not have the departure time documented. On October 11, 2024, one child did
Jun 13, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Toxic Plants Were Accessible to Children.
Poison Ivy was observed in three different areas on the zero to five (0-5) playground, at the corner of the administrative building at the bottom of the fence, along the bottom of the fence in the middle of the playground, and at the base of t
- Child Care Providers Scheduled to Work in the Infant Room, Did Not Complete ITS-SIDS Training Within Two Months of Employment or Did Not Complete the Training…
every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every thr
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