Cranfield Academy Cary
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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission. 2 Children's Records Evaluated Did Not Contain…
documentation of a completed health assessment by a medical profossional. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider o
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One caregiver did not have documentation of completed health and safety training within the 1st year of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/19/2024
Apr 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
Emergency medications in suite 350 and 300 were observed to not be current and exceeded the 6 month valid permission period. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
Sep 22, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. One emergency medication observed on hand was not accompanied by the original medication box and prescription info
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
One emergency medication on hand during inspection did not have a medication authorization form. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2023