Love and Joy Child Academy
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.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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Menus for All Meals and Snacks Were Not Planned at Least 1 Week Ahead and Dated.
Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The posted activity plans for the older group of children were for last week (dated 8/1 - 8/7). Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Special Diet or Food Allergy Information Was Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen in Food Preparation and Eating Areas.
Two children in classroom space #2b had a food allergy. The information was posted in the classroom (eating area) but not in the kitchen (food prep area). Violation c
Jul 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Special Diet or Food Allergy Information Was Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen in Food Preparation and Eating Areas.
One child had a food allergy. The information was posted in the kitchen (food prep area), but not in the classroom (eating area). Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staff Did Not Wash Their Hands Thoroughly Before Beginning Work, Before/after Handling Food, Before Bottle Feeding or Serving to Other Children, After…
toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. One staff served lunch without washing his h