Triangle Academy Preschool
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, 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 Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
The infant teacher is not recording the specific time she conducts each sleep check. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/6/2025
Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
A child sized arm chair and a sofa had multiple holes that exposed the inside cushion. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Jul 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Children's Records That Include an Application for Enrollment, Medical and Immunization Records, and Permission to Seek Emergency Medical Care Was Not on File…
for each child. One child file was missing the required Child Medical Report. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received
- When Equipment on the Outdoor Learning Environment Met One of the Exceptions Outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the Protective Surfacing Did Not Meet The…
specifications in rule. Both playgrounds are in need of mulch. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One staff member has been at this facility for more than one year but did not complete all of the required Health & Safety trainings. There are two trainings that still need to be completed. Violation