Renaissance Montessori 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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 15, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
The summary of the law poster was not observed during inspection. This was corrected during inspection when the Administrator printed out the form and posted it. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Child Care Center Was Not Free of Lead Poisoning Hazards as Defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7).
The operation has not completed enrollment in lead paint testing as observed during inspection. Technical assistance regarding this requirement was previously provided on 7/17/25 and 1/17
- The Child Care Center Was Not Free of Asbestos Hazards as Defined in G.S. 130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4).
The operation was observed to no have completed enrollment in asbestos testing. Technical assistance regarding this requirement was previously provided on 7/17/25 and 1/17
Jul 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean, Free of Visible Fungal Growth, and in Good Repair.
Baseboards in the Lotus room (room 2) were observed to be broken and pushed in with flaking paint and access to building materials behind the wall. Violation con
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
An emergency medication present in the Lily room (room 3) had a medication authorization which expired 6/6/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/28/2025