Pungo Christian Academy Child Care Center
983 WEST MAIN STREET, BELHAVEN, NC 27810Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
In space #2 was an Epi-pen that expired 12/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/26/2026
- Prescribed Medicine Was Not in Original Labeled Container or Accompanied by Signed and Dated Written Instructions From Prescribing Physician or Health Care…
professional. In space #2, was an albuterol inhaler in a Ziploc back with child's first and last name. Violation confirmed correc
Apr 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A shelter-in-place drill was completed on 9/26/24, however the next documented drill was conducted on 1/23/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider o
- Application Did Not Have a Medical Action Plan Attached for Any Child with Health Care Needs Such as Allergies, Asthma, or Other Chronic Conditions That…
require specialized health services. In space #1, a child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. Violation
Oct 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Providers and Uncompensated Providers Who Are Not Substitute Providers or Volunteers, Including the Director Did Not Have a Medical Report on File…
prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Three (3
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