Cranfield 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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 2, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Each Child's Diapers Were Not Changed at Areas Designated Exclusively for Diapering, on a Surface That Was Smooth, Nonabsorbent, Easily Cleanable and of Tight…
construction. In space #3, there was a torn place in the vinyl of the changing pad. Violation pending provider response
- An Individual Written Feeding Plan Was Not Provided by Child's Parent or Health Care Provider or Was Not Followed and Posted. (Omit Posting for Centers Located…
in a residence) In space #1, one infant did not have a written feeding plan. Violation pending provider response
- Each Child's Bed, Cot, or 2" Mat Was Not Individually Assigned and Identified.
In space #9, the cots were labeled with numbers however their wasn't a chart showing the cots were individually assigned. Violation pending provider response
- Diaper Changing Surfaces Were Not Kept Free of Storage.
In space #8, a child's pair of tennis shoes were stored on the changing pad. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
Throughout the building peeling paint was observed on the chair rail molding, windowsills and around exit doors. Violation pending provider response