Seawell Preschool
9115 SEAWELL SCHOOL ROAD, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516Childery 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.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.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 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
- Preschool
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 2, 20265 Findings5 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
The children's files reviewed today did contain parent acknowledgement of having received a summary of the NC Child Care Laws and Rules. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
- Operational Policies Were Not Discussed with Parents on or Before the Child's First Day And/or They Were Not Notified in Writing of All Changes.
The children's files reviewed today did not contain parent acknowledgement of receipt of operational policies. Violation confirmed corrected
- Emergency Information Did Not Name Child's Health Care Professional.
Children's files reviewed today did not contain information regarding the parent's choice of health care professional for the child in the event of an emergency. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from
- Signed and Dated Statement by Parent That Discipline Policy Received and Explained at Enrollment Was Not in Child's File.
Children's files did not contain a signed and dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was received. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receiv
- Parent’s Statement Includes the Child’s Name and Date of Enrollment and the Date the Parent Signed the Statement.
No parent's statement regarding the discipline policy was included in the children's files. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/16/2026
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