Spark 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Children Were Not Held or Placed in Feeding Chairs or Other Appropriate Apparatus to Be Fed.
An infant in space 1 drank a bottle while sitting on the floor. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/6/2026
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
Safe sleep charts were not recorded in real time. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/6/2026
Mar 23, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On March 17, 2026, three children 2 years of age, were left unsupervised in space 8 (hummingbirds) for approximately 3 minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/6/2026
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Infant Was Not Served Only Bottles Labeled with Their Individual Name.
On December 4, 2025, an infant 6 months of age, was served a bottle of formula that belonged to another infant 5 months of age. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/15/2025
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Did Not Wash Their Hands Upon Arrival at the Center, After Each Visit to the Toilet, Before Eating, Before and After Water Activity Play, After…
outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. A child in space 6 (hummingbirds) did not have her hands washed after havi