Dot's Angels Learning Academy
217 BRAY STREET, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909Childery 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 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Children Between 12 and 24 Months of Age Were Grouped with Children 3 Years of Age or Older.
A one year old child was grouped with children ages two to four years old in Space #4. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/12/2026
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Three screws were protruding from the side of the playhouse used by children on playground #1. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/6/2026
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Evaluation and a Staff Development Plan.
Documentation was not on file to verify an annual evaluation was completed for an employee hired on March 1, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- The Trained Staff Did Not Review the EPR Plan Annually or When Information in the Plan Changed to Ensure All Information Was Current.
Documentation was not on file to verify the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) was reviewed/updated annually as required. The hand-written date on the p
Jan 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Screen Time Was Offered to Children Under Three Years of Age.
Screen time was provided to children ages one to two years old in Space #4. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2026
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