Mountain Island Lake Academy Asep
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.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.2 / 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 5 (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 5 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
For group 2 lesson plans were posted without dates. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
There was no documentation of a required shelter in place/lockdown drill for January 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2026
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. There was no documentation on file that a staff member completed the training. Violation confirmed corrected by letter
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
There was no documentation of a required fire drill for September 2025. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Feb 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Was No Written Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan.
The EMC plan posted was not current/ up to date. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/7/2025