Five Star Center License
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Lakewood Ave Children's School
Durham, NC
· Durham County
1701 LAKEWOOD AVE,
Durham, NC 27707
Quick Facts
Capacity
33 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 493-5882
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32001589
License Holder
LAKEWOOD AVE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL LLC
License Issued
Dec 9, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Concerned Parent
2011-02-04 04:38:38
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I visited recently...the staff and children seemed stressed, and the large room that I saw was very dirty. Dirt all over the floor and crusted in the large sink.
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About the Provider
In 1986, three early childhood educators got together and decided to make a contribution to the quality of child care in the Triangle area. They toured the country, looking at many different kinds of early childhood programs. They particularly liked what they saw at Yale University — small, residentially-based centers that combined high-quality care, a warm and comfortable environment, and affordability.
Following this model, Lakewood Avenue Children’s School was established in August 1986. The School now serves 33 children between the ages of one and five. Each of the three classroom groups has two teachers, each with a degree in early childhood education/child development. The classroom spaces are designed to create a home-like, rather than an institutional, feel for the children. Current program development at the School is influenced by the work of the Reggio Emilia schools in Italy, which emphasize the importance of the environment and the ongoing relationships among children and adults. Lakewood Avenue Children’s School has been awarded many local, state, and national honors.
Following this model, Lakewood Avenue Children’s School was established in August 1986. The School now serves 33 children between the ages of one and five. Each of the three classroom groups has two teachers, each with a degree in early childhood education/child development. The classroom spaces are designed to create a home-like, rather than an institutional, feel for the children. Current program development at the School is influenced by the work of the Reggio Emilia schools in Italy, which emphasize the importance of the environment and the ongoing relationships among children and adults. Lakewood Avenue Children’s School has been awarded many local, state, and national honors.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Up and Up Children's Allergy medication was observed with an expiration date of 5/2026. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/19/24. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Insect repellent and Neutrogena sunscreen in space #1 did not have written authorization from a child's parent. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Aquaphor and Think Baby sunscreen was observed in space #1 with an expiration date of 3/2025. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator thermometer did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees or below. The thermometer in kitchen refrigerator temperature is reading 55 degrees. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. Cots were not stored properly with their sheets on them in space #3, space #5 and space #6. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A broken dump truck was on the younger children playground. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A child in space #1 did not have an update medical action plan available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Disinfectant wipes were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Sunscreen and insect repellant was not discarded after it's expiration date. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC was not reviewed and documented annually with all employee's. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One employee did not have a medical report available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member did not meet the required number of on-going training hours. | |||
| 2022-11-03 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not conducted and documented every three months. | |||
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