Fairyland 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.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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 4, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Special Diet or Food Allergy Information Was Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen in Food Preparation and Eating Areas.
There was not a center allergy list posted in the kitchen. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/5/2026
- Food Substitution Was Not of Comparable Food Value or Recorded on the Menu Prior to the Meal or Snack Being Served.
The menu items served to children were not the items posted on the menu. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/5/2026
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A monthly fire drill was not completed during the month of February 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/6/2026
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Exposed tree roots were monitored throughout the outdoor children's learning environments. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/5/2026
- The Child Care Center Premises, Including the Outdoor Learning Environment, Was Not Clean, Drained to Minimize Standing Water, Free of Litter and Hazards,…
and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Various kinds of garbage were monitor