Creative Schools of Apex
1201 OLD RALEIGH RD, APEX, NC 27502Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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 2025, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 19, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan posted in space #5 was dated 6/3/25. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Human Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. In space #1 and space #2 bottles were not dated. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Written Feeding Plan Was Not Modified as the Child's Needs Changed.
One child's feeding schedule was not modified to meet the current meal plan. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/19/2025
- The EMC Plan Was Not Reviewed with All Staff Annually and Whenever the Plan Was Revised.
Two staff files did not have documentation for an annual review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/30/2025
- All Staff Did Not Review the Center's EPR Plan During Orientation And/or on an Annual Basis with the Trained Staff.
Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff files did not have documentation for an annual review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receive
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