Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool
855 OLD US 421, LILLINGTON, NC 27546Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.3 / 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 7, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
One staff in the classroom for NC Pre-K children had not completed a Criminal Background Check. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/21/2025
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff had not completed the First Aid training.
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff had not completed the CPR training. Viol
- A Valid Qualification Letter Was Not on File and Available to Review at the Facility.
One staff in the classroom for NC Pre-K children did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/21/2025
Sep 30, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Prior to Employment a Criminal Background Check Was Not Completed.
On 9/13/24 a staff member was providing care for children prior to a criminal background check. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2024
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