Kiddie Academy of West Cary
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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
Sleep check documentation was not completed correctly. Consultant observed three different times that a staff member did not include the time the sleep checks were conducted or identify the initial position then infant was placed
Sep 27, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Breast Milk, Formula and Other Bottled Beverages Including Sippy Cups, Sent From Child's Home Were Not Fully Prepared, Dated, and Labeled for the Appropriate…
child. Three baby food containers were observed in an infant room without the required date on each container of food. Violatio
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
One child did not have the required medical exam on file within 30 days of their admission to the program. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2023
- Each Staff Member Did Not Have the Required Medical Report, Proof of Tuberculosis Test or Screening And/or Completed Health Questionnaire in a Medical File,…
maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One staff member stopped working at the facility and st