The Christine Avery Learning Center
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.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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Toxic Plants Were Accessible to Children.
Poison ivy was observe growing at the fence line at the top of the big playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/29/2025
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
A wire grate on the bottom of the stage on the big playground was peeling off of the wood. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/29/2025
- All Vehicles Used to Transport Children Were Not Free of Hazards.
Six (6) tears in seats on the bus, exposing the foam stuffing. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/29/2025
Dec 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
A staff member covered a four-year-old child's face with a blanket during naptime. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2025
Dec 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Openings in Equipment, Steps, Decks, Handrails, and Fencing Were Not Less Than 3 1/2 Inches or Greater Than 9 Inches.
The gap on the latching side of the gate leading to the upper parking lot on playground space 1 measured between 4 and 5 inches wide. Violation confirmed corrected by