Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy
405 DAVIS ST, ALBEMARLE, NC 28001Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 30, 20263 Findings3 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
A broken plastic toy bin lid was located on the toddler playground. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Trained Staff Did Not Review the EPR Plan Annually or When Information in the Plan Changed to Ensure All Information Was Current.
The EPR Plan was not updated annually. Last recorded date was 1/16/25. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
Staff member C.N. did not complete all of the required topics for the health and safety trainings. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2026
Feb 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
On the toddler playground, there was a broken storage bin lid with jagged edges. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Walls and Ceilings Including Doors and Windows Were Not Kept Clean and in Good Repair.
The walls in space #3 had chipping paint. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/22/2023
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