Circle of Life Preschool Llc, A
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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 2023, the issues cited most often were Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Operator Did Not Complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within the Required Time Frame.
Ms. Chue's training has expired. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2026
Dec 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Operator Has Not Completed ITS-SIDS Training Every Three Years From the Completion Date of the Previous ITS-SIDS Training.
Ms. Chue last took SIDS training in July of 2021. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/14/2024
Nov 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Operator Did Not Conduct a Monthly Fire Drill.
There is no drill recorded for October 2023. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/28/2023
Jul 7, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Copy of Each Child's Health Assessment, Including the Operator's Own Preschool Child(ren), Was Not on File Within 30 Days of Enrollment.
There is no health assessment on file for one child. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/21/2023
- Operator Did Not Have a Written Discipline Policy Describing the Methods and Practices Used to Discipline Children Enrolled.
There is no discipline policy on file for one child. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/28/2023