Description: 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.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||
| 2021-11-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2020-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2020-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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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.