Preston Children's 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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Medication Administration (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
Depth of the mulch surfacing at the ends of slides was 1 inch or less throughout the outdoor areas. Violation pending provider response
Apr 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
Surfacing depth at the ends of slides was measured to be approximately 1 inch. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/12/2025
Oct 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information. 7 Emergency Medication Authorizations Did Not Meet the Requirements. 3 Were Observed…
to exceed the 6 month period without renewal and 4 did not have permission forms in the file. Violation confirmed corrected by
Oct 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information. 2 Emergency Medications Present Did Not Have the Permission to Administer Form Present.
Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/15/2023