Primrose School at Austin Village
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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Medication Administration (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20263 Findings3 Important
- An Individual Written Feeding Plan Was Not Provided by Child's Parent or Health Care Provider or Was Not Followed and Posted. (Omit Posting for Centers Located…
in a residence)In the space that serves infants, a child's feeding plan was not on site and was sent home with the family to
- The Center's Safe Sleep Policy Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Infant Room Where Parents and Caregivers Were Able to View Daily.
In space one (1) and space two (2), serving infant aged children did not have the safe sleep policy posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
In space eight (8), several diaper creams/ointments permission forms had expired. In space eight (8), more than one half (1/2) of diaper creams/ointments did not have permiss
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
One (1) child in the room that serves toddlers left the room when a teacher opened an outside door and was left unsupervised on the outdoor play area for approximately five (5) to (6) minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by lette
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
In each of the classrooms the activity plan was not current for the group of children it serves. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit