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Shaw Univ. Center For Early Childhood Education

Raleigh, NC · Wake County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
317 E LENOIR STREET, Raleigh, NC 27601
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Quick Facts

Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92002489
License Holder
THE SHAW UNIVERSITY
License Issued
Jun 30, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - No Frying Food

Reviews

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Caulin
2017-01-25 12:08:19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Child loves his time at Shaw! The teachers are passionate about their job and experts in the field of child development. He is learning a lot both socially and cognitively.

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Lina
2013-01-09 19:09:51
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The center staff is extremely friendly and helpful. My daughter attends for prekindergarten, before and afterschool care. I am very pleased with my daughter's development and feel that the support is outstanding!

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About the Provider

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The Shaw University Center for Early Childhood Education, Development and Research (hereinafter referred to as The Center) is a Five Star Center and auspice of Shaw University’s Department of Education. It is a research and teaching facility for Shaw students, faculty, and staff. The Center demonstrate excellence in implementing best practices in educating young children from birth to kindergarten and working with their families; provide early intervention services and other programs for children from birth to five years old who may be developmentally delayed or at risk for developmental delays; provide quality professional development for caregivers, pre- and in-service teachers and other professionals who work with young children and their families; and study, observe, and research child development and disseminate that knowledge through a network of links and partnerships.

Our center is committed to excellence for young children and their families. We provide a safe and caring environment that promotes learning and child development. Learning is facilitated through play and supported by qualified, positive role models. The activities are stimulating and age appropriate. They help children foster creativity, build self esteem and self confidence, promote independence, encourage exploration, and develop school readiness skills. Children receive daily balanced meals according to USDA guidelines, and receive dental, vision, hearing and speech screening and evaluations as needed.

Our teachers are highly qualified and have a Birth-Kindergarten teaching license issued by North Carolina Department of Public Instructions. The teacher assistants have a Bachelor of Science or an Applied Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and working towards a Birth-Kindergarten license.

To function in the “global village” of the 21st century, our children are provided choices that will influence their future. They will appreciate the values of diversity, acceptance and inclusion, while being responsible for their own behaviors.
Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-09-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-09-09 Violation 1792 .0901(i)
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #113 and #102 there was inappropriate beverages (diet coke and coffee) in view of the children.
2026-03-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-09-18 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-05-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0425-366A
2025-05-07 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 4/28/25, two teachers, who were responsible for a group of 4 y/o and 5 y/o children, remained seated for nearly the entire duration of playground time. A five-year-old child sustained a sprained hand while playing. The teachers only account of how the injury happened is what the child told them.
2025-05-07 Violation 852 .0802 (e)
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report was not completed on 4/28/25, the day the incident/injury took place. It was not signed by the parent.
2025-05-07 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 4/28/25, a five-year-old child told their teacher they hurt their hand while playing on the slide. The child was crying. The teacher noted no swelling or lack of movement, however, the child sat down for 10 minutes afterward and didn't act like themself. No ice was applied and the child's hand wasn't checked again later in the day.
2025-04-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-09-25 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-02-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-16 Violation 1044 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o)
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One staff member qualification letter expired January 2024 and they have not completed and submitted required forms to complete a criminal background check.
2024-02-16 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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 member employed 10/23/23 has not completed first aid certification.
2024-02-16 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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 member employed on 10/23/23 has not completed CPR training.
2024-02-16 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. A lockdown drill was last practiced on 10/13/2023 and another lockdown or shelter-in-place drill has not been practiced since.

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