Creative Minds Learning Academy
649 PHILLIPS HILL ROAD, CONWAY, NC 27820Childery 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.4 / 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
The CBC qualification letter expired on 1/21/2026 for M. Vaughan. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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.
One (1) yellow table, one (1) yellow chair, and one (1) red table were observed broken in the outdoor play area. Violation corrected
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Criminal Background qualificatio
Dec 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Center Has Not Passed Required Sanitation Inspection and Received an Approved or Superior Rating.
The sanitation inspection was not completed before it expired. The last sanitation inspection was completed 12/13/2022. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1
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