Independence Montessori Academy, Llc
84 TINGEN RD, BROADWAY, NC 27505Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20263 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On January 16, 2026, staff members failed to provide adequate supervision when two children, ages three and four, engaged in inappropriate activities. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2026
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
Prior to employment, one staff member did not complete a criminal background check. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2026
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
During today's visit, one staff member did not have a valid qualification letter. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2026
Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In two classrooms for preschool children the posted activity plan was not current. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The classroom for two-year old children did not have a current activity plan posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
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