Salem Christian School, Inc
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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Only One Caregiver Was Required to Meet Staff/child Ratio, but the Name, Address and Telephone Number of Agreed Emergency Relief Was Not Posted or a Second…
adult was not on the premises for emergency relief. The Emergency Plan was not posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A First Aid Information Sheet Was Not Posted in a Place for Referral And/or the Information Sheet Did Not Include All the Required Information.
There was no First Aid Sheet posted. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Shelter-in-place or Lockdown Drills Were Not Practiced Every Three Months And/or Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last drill was August of 2023. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/11/2024
Sep 5, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
One staff person was present in the classroom with children and she did not have a Criminal Background Qualification letter on file. She left the premises while I was present. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit