Rise and Shine Academy Inc.
143 HENRIETTA STREET, ELLENBORO, NC 28040Childery 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.4 / 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 3, 20265 Findings5 Important
- A Child's Hands Were Not Washed After Each Diaper Change.
In space # 1, one infant child's hands were not washed following a diaper change. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2026
- Running Water, Soap and Individual Sanitary Towels, or Other Approved Hand-drying Devices Were Not Supplied at Each Lavatory.
In space #2, there were no paper towels available at the hand washing sink nor available in the classroom. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received fro
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
A monthly fire drill was not completed or documented on the emergency drill log for February 2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2026
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space # 2, one electrical outlet not in use
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
In space #2 in an unlocked cabinet drawer there was one paper clip, one broken clothespin piece, one push pin, and two marker lids accessib
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