Ranked in the top 10 overall across all 11 quality dimensions among every licensed childcare center in Concord.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Concord. This dimension captures warmth, emotional attunement, and the degree to which parents feel their child is genuinely loved and seen.
Best Space & Comfort
Earned the highest space and comfort score in Concord. This dimension reflects classroom size, outdoor play areas, and whether parents feel the center is appropriately staffed and uncrowded.
Full Ranking Detail
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Speedway Academy & Preschool is a DCDEE-licensed private childcare center in south-central Concord serving infants through school-age children with a strong emphasis on play-based social and cognitive development. Parents give it top marks for communication and individualized attention, and the center accepts subsidized care — though its 3-star NC license and a handful of 2023 inspection findings suggest room to grow on the compliance side. Located in zip 28025 on Branchview Drive, it fills a practical need for families in this part of Cabarrus County.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
What parents say
“Low child-to-teacher ratio allows for individualized attention and tailored learning experiences. Regular updates via the Brightwheel app keep parents informed about their child's activities, meals, and overall progress throughout the day.”
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes age-appropriate play, projects, and activities focused on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development; no named curriculum model specified.
Programs & activities: Outdoor play, art lessons, and imaginative play mentioned; no other enrichment details provided.
What sets it apart: Markets itself as a safe and supportive educational environment; no accreditations, operating hours, meals, ratios, or tuition information listed.
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