Grace Montessori Academy, Inc.
104 COMMERCIAL BLVD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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, School-Age
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Seven plastic waffle blocks were cracked exposing rough/sharp edges. A hole was next to the shade port posing a tripping hazard. The trash can on the playground was cracked exposing sharp edges. Violation confirm
Sep 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Eight waffle blocks on the playground were cracked and splitting on the side creating opening that could pinch children and sharp edges. Two bolts were protruding from the brown border enclosing the surfacing aro
- Health and Safety Training Topics Were Not Included as Part of On-going Training Within Five Years of Completing the Previous Health and Safety Training Topics.
Recognizing and responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not completed as part of on- going training with
May 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space 5, there
Oct 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
One file, out of 8 children’s files reviewed, did not have documentation the NC Summary of Child Care Law was shared with the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received f
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