Cierra's Better Dayz Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. The operator did not create an ABCMS Roster for the facility. Violation confirmed corre
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Individuals Who Provide Care for Less Than 5 Hours a Week, During Planned Absences of the Operator, Had Not Completed First Aid and CPR as Described in Rule…
.1702(b)(2). A substitute working during planned absences did not have a current First Aid Certification on file. Violation con
Jan 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within the Required Time Frame.
The operator has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Repeat violation from 12/17/24. Violation confirme
- Operator And/or Staff Members Did Not Complete the Required Health and Safety Trainings Within the Specified Time Frame.
The operator did not complete the required Health and Safety Trainings. Repeat violation from 12/17/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
Dec 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Health Questionnaire Was Not Completed Annually.
The operator did not have an updated health questionnaire on file. The operator updated her health questionnaire during the visit. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit