Unity Christian Academy
1501 HAW BRANCH CHURCH ROAD, CHOCOWINITY, NC 27817Childery 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.Not Available
- 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Electrical Outlets and Power Strips, Not in Use, Which Were Located in Space Used by Children Did Not Have Safety Outlets or Were Not Covered with Safety Plugs…
unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. A surge protector located on the wall behind th
- Center Did Not Maintain a Record of Daily Attendance.
Thirteen (13) children were present in space #2, attendance had not been documented for today. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 5, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Upon arrival, space #1 was observed in the outdoor space. The two (2) staff members assigned to space #1 were observed sitting on a picnic table under the shade structure located directly outside. A child had gotten stuck for sever
Jan 4, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
In space #1, a child enrolled had an EpiPen on file that expired in June 2023. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/5/2024
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
In space #1, a child enrolled had an EpiPen and Albuterol inhaler on file without written permission from the parent. Violation confirmed co
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