Pilot Elementary Aces Program
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.2 / 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
Two staff did not have documentation for BSAC training. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2026
Dec 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
The necessary documentation was not available for review for one child who had an inhaler. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. Medication was not in original container for one child. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not have a current CPR Certi