Lightbridge Academy of Durham
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.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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 19, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. A spray bottle of disinfectant was hanging on the lo
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plans in all classrooms were dated last week, March 8-14. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Human 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. Bottles and sippy cups were missing names or dates in several classrooms for infants and toddlers. Violation confirmed co
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
A diaper cream in a classroom for toddlers did not have an accompanying permission form. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received fr
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
The permission form for a diaper cream in a classroom for infants did not indicate the amount to be applied or the frequency of application. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/20