Circle of Children Academy
106 EAST KING CIRCLE, BENSON, NC 27504Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Wash His/her Hands Before, as Well as After, Diapering Each Child.
Provider did not wash her hands following one diaper change that was observed during the visit. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025
- Children's Hands Were Not Washed After Diapering.
A one year old child's hands were not washed following having her diaper changed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/14/2025
Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Check for Hazards on the Outdoor Play Area Was Not Completed Using a Form Supplied by the Division.
A monthly outdoor inspection was last inspection completed on 1-1-25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/3/2025
Aug 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a First Aid Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First Aid Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration Of…
the certification. A first aid course was last completed by the provider on 5-21-22; therefore a new training was due on or bef
- Operator Did Not Successfully Complete a CPR Course as Referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR Training Was Not Renewed on or Before the Expiration of The…
certification. A CPR course was last completed by the provider on 5-21-22; therefore a new training was due on or before 5-21-24. Viola
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