Community Life 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.2 / 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 18, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There was a purse stored on a chair less than five f
- An Incident Report Was Not Completed and Mailed to a Division Representative Within Seven Days After the Incident When Medical Treatment Was Required.
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after notification of a child seeking m
- A Copy of the Incident Report Was Not Given to the Parent.
A copy of an incident report was not given to a parent of a child seeking medical treatment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/19/2025
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
An activity plan in space #4b was not current or posted. The activity plan was dated and posted on the wall in space #4b. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
The facility's kitchen door was unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen door was locked during the visit. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit