Hope Chapel Academy
1540 OLD EARNHARDT ROAD, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083Childery 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.4 / 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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
In Spaces 2, 3, and 7 there were permission to administer forms which were either not complete, or had expired. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Copy of the Incident Report Was Not Given to the Parent.
A copy of the incident reports dated 4/8/25 and 4/9/25 were not given to the parent of a child on the date they were completed. The 4/9/25 incident report was not signed by the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter r
Oct 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. One staff member hired on 5/28/24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment t
Jun 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Written Feeding Plan Did Not Include the Child's Name, Parent Signature, And/or Was Not Dated When Received by the Center.
In space 4 there was a feeding plan without a parent signature and date. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2024
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
In space 9 a child did not have a permission to administer medication form on file for their diaper cream. Violation confirmed corrected by
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