Cornelius After School Enrichment Program
21126 CATAWBA AVENUE, CORNELIUS, NC 28031Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.2 / 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child Care Providers, Including the Director, Uncompensated Providers, Substitute Providers, and Volunteers Did Not Have the Required Emergency Information…
Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form w
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
There was no documentation of a required shelter in place or lockdown drill for March 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/12/2026
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Group 1 and Group 3 were combined with 28 children present with the site coordinator. The combined group had children 5 years of age and older. The facility is licensed to follow highest enhanced staff/child ratios. Repeated vi
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Group 1 and group 3 were combined with 27 children present with the site coordinator. The combined group had children 5 years of age and older. The facility is licensed to follow highest enhanced staff/child ratios. Repeated vi
Feb 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Group 1 and group 3 were combined with 25 children present with the site coordinator. The combined group had children 5 years of age and older. The facility is licensed to follow highest enhanced staff/child ratios. Violation c
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