Dcs Shady Grove Preschool
3179 CORNATZER ROAD, ADVANCE, NC 27006Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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.2 / 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20251 Finding1 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. In Space 1 a power strip did not have safety co
Jan 10, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
A student teacher, Payton Crotts, had not completed a Criminal Background Check prior to assuming uncompensated provider responsibilities. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/26/2024
- 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 tube of O'Keeffee's Lip Repair did not have a permission to administer form. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received f
- A Drug or Medicine Was Administered After Its Expiration Date.
In Space 1 and two emergency medications had expiration dates of 11/23. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/26/2024
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
A student teacher, Payton Crotts, did not have a qualifying letter on file for review. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/26/2024
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