Kiddie Academy of Fuquay Varina
610 LAKESTONE COMMONS AVE, FUQUAY-VARINA, NC 27526Childery 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.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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Did Not Provide Assistance to Each Child to Ensure Good Hygiene.
There were lapses in proper diapering procedures. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2026
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Monthly Playground Inspections Were Not Completed And/or They Were Not Completed by an Individual Trained in Playground Safety Requirements.
The last documented playground inspection was conducted on 12/19/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/6/2026
Aug 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Completed, Signed Application Was Not on File on the First Day Each Child Attends.
One child did not have an application in their file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/12/2025
Feb 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
A child's emergency medication form expired in January 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2025
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff member's qualification
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