South Wake Preschool & Academy
2275 GRASSLAND DRIVE, FUQUAY-VARINA, NC 27526Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Refrigerator(s) Did Not Maintain a Temperature of 45 Degrees F. or Below.
There was no thermometer is the small kitchen refrigerator where infant bottles are stored. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/1/2026
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The mulch had grass growing about the parameter and appeared to be compacted. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/1/2026
Oct 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
The deck railing by the steps outside of classroom two is loose. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/22/2025
- Health and Safety Training Topics Were Not Included as Part of On-going Training Within Five Years of Completing the Previous Health and Safety Training Topics.
Two staff members did not have documentation in their file to indicate they had completed training in all the required topic
Jan 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Outdoor Play Area Was Not Enclosed by Fence with a Minimum Height of 4 Feet.
The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Sections of the fencing measured less than 4 feet. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/17/2025
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