Smiling Faces Academy
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.3 / 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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Child Maltreatment Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20263 Findings3 Important
- All Indoor and Outdoor Areas Used by the Children Were Not Kept Clean, Orderly, and Free of Items Which Are Potentially Hazardous to Children Including Removal…
of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that
- Application Was Not on File for Each Enrolled Child, Including His/her Own Preschool Child(ren) Who Are Not School-age.
A child who enrolled in March 2026 did not have all required paperwork on file. The file was missing the application, discipline policy, shaken baby policy, animal
- Swimming Pool on the Premises Was Not Enclosed by a Fence at Least Four Feet High, or the Fence Was Not Locked, to Prevent Access by Children.
Access to the above-ground pool was not prevented by separating the pool from the play area by a fence, or by ensuring the ladder was removed
Dec 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Number of Preschool Children Exceeded Five Children, Including the Provider's Own Preschool Children.
Seven preschool-aged children were present. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/17/2025
- Written Record of Up-to-date Pet Vaccinations as Required by NC Law and Local Ordinances, Including Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats, Was Not Available.
One dog's rabies vaccination expired July 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/17/20