Carolina Creative Playschool
8800 SEAWELL SCHOOL RD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
No monthly playground inspections were on site or available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/20
Oct 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A. Carroll did not have a valid
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A. Carroll did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/8/2025
Sep 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The monthly fire drill record was not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/8/2025
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
Two children (siblings) had one bottle of shared sunscreen with no authorization form available. Violation confirmed corrected by letter rec
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