Primrose School of Cary
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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment. 2 Staff Were Observed to Not Have Completed All Required Health And…
safety training courses within their 1st year of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11
Jun 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
On February 15, 2025 and May 21, 2025, Two staff members engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of the children. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/24/2025
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
An incident report for a serious injury was not recorded on the incident log. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2025
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
Center management could not locate the file of a recent former staff member. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/24/2025
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A staff member failed to have a qualifying letter on file prior to working alone with children. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/24/2025