Sozo 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.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.4 / 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
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Application Did Not Include the Names and the Phone Numbers of the Child's Physician and the Persons to Be Contacted in an Emergency Situation.
The application did not include the names and phone number of the child's physician/hospital preference for a child (D.R.) and (S.G.). Violat
Jan 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Prior to the Expiration Date of the Qualification Letter, the Child Care Provider Did Not Complete and Submit Required Forms to Complete a Criminal Background…
check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). A CBC check (qualification) let
- Signed Safe Sleep Statement Did Not Include the Date the Infant First Attended the Home.
The enrollment date was incomplete for (S.G.). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available for Review at the Facility.
A current qualification letter was not on file for (T.M.) and (L.D). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025
- Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy Did Not Include the Required Information.
The enrollment date was incomplete on the Shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy for (S.G.). Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/21/2025