Children's Cottage Learning Academy
1100 RIVERBEND ROAD, GRAHAM, NC 27253Childery 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 26, 20265 Findings5 Important
- The Center Did Not Maintain Records as Required in Rule, And/or Were Not Made Available to the Division for Review.
Monthly safety records were unavailable for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Current lesson plans were not posted for the classrooms. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Current or Posted Where Easily Seen by Parents and Cook.
Menus posted in the classroom were not for the current week. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026
- All Floors and Floor Coverings Were Not Constructed of Nonabsorbent Material And/or Were Not Kept Clean and in Good Repair.
In areas were there are rugs and carpet the items are soiled and dirty. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2026
- Beds, Cots and Mats Were Not in Good Repair, Properly Handled, Stored, or Clean and Sanitized Between Users.
There were not any protective barriers between the mats. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/10/2026
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