Druid Hills 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.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.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.2 / 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 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Health Assessment Was Not on File at the NC Pre-K Site Within 30 Days After a Child Entered the NC Pre-K Program or the Health Assessment Was More Than 12…
months old at the time of program entry. Three (3) children did not have a health assessment on file for review. Violation confi
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
One (1) child’s medication permission for an Epi pen and Benadryl expired 3/19/26. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/14/2026
Sep 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A child's medical action plan indicated Benadryl in addition to an epi pen. The Benadryl was not onsite. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/19/2025
Mar 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- There Was No Written Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan.
The EMC was not current, the staff member listed on the EMC plan was not at the school any longer. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2025
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
There was no documentation of playground inspections being completed for the 2024-2025 school year. Repeated violation Violation confirmed corr