Positive Day School
229 N GRAHAM-HOPEDALE RD, BURLINGTON, NC 27217Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- First Aid Kit And/or Fire Extinguisher Was Not Located in Vehicle; Kit And/or Extinguisher Was Not Mounted or Secured if in Passenger Area.
The fire extinguisher was not mounted in the vans. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/22/2025
- Emergency Information Did Not Name Childs Health Care Professional.
Three children did not have health care professional information on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/22/2025
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
One child did not have medical authorization on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/22/2025
Jan 7, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
The criminal background check for A. Rings was dated 8/2/24. Her employment date was 7/9/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/17/2025
- New Staff, Who Had Contact with Children, Did Not Receive at Least 16 Hrs. Orientation Within First 6 Weeks.
The orientation for J. Gonzalez was incomplete. The first two weeks was due by 7/10/24 and the full six weeks was due by 8/7/24. Violation confirmed corrected by letter recei
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