Friendly Avenue Christian Preschool
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.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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A two year old child was left outside in the playground. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Employee's Personnel File Did Not Contain an Annual Staff Evaluation and a Staff Development Plan.
Fourteen employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/20/2
Jun 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Stationary Equipment, More Than 18 Inches High, Was Not Installed Over Protective Surfacing.
There was not enough mulch under the climbing equipment. There was less than one inch. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/1/2025
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
One staff file was not available for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/1/2025
Jan 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Three classrooms did not have a current lessen plans. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/15/2025