Cornerstone Christian 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.2 / 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.Not Available
- 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Openings to the Outer Air Were Not Protected Against the Entrance of Flying Pest. the Exit Door Leading to the Playground Was Propped Open with No Screen…
to prevent flying vermin from entering the facility. The door was closed and remained closed during the visit. Violation corre
- The Indoor And/or Outdoor Premises Was Not Checked Once a Day, Prior to Initial Use, Ensuring Debris, and Broken Equipment Was Removed and Disposed Of.
There was a broken tractor toy on the playground. It was removed and discarded during the visit. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection dated 7/7/23 was not subm
- All Openings to the Outer Air Were Not Protected Against the Entrance of Flying Pest.
The hallway door leading to the the outdoor playground was propped open. Technical Assistance was given and the door was closed. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
Burn cream and antiseptic cream were included in a first aid kit stored on the facility's van that transport children. The cream and ointment were removed. Vi