Five Star Center License
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Shepherd's Way Day School
Asheboro, NC
· Randolph County
1346 OLD COX ROAD,
Asheboro, NC 27205
Quick Facts
Capacity
139 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 626-0888
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
76000278
License Holder
SHEPHERD'S WAY DAY SCHOOL, INC.
License Issued
Apr 16, 2018
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
Disappointed
2021-12-08 23:54:26
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
My toddler went to shepherds way for 2.5 months only and we removed him because we were scared for his safety. He was in the 2 year old class. During his time there he came home with weekly marks on him. He also injured both his front teeth and they don’t know how. Diaper rash from not being changed properly and his behavior dramatically changed in a bad way. One of the teachers told us she was seriously concerned for her safety bc of our 2 year old. She claims he spit on her and he doesn’t know how to spit. She claims he smacked her in the face. We have never had him treat us or any other caregiver mean. This behavior was only happening in their facility. Our 2 year old is very well behaved just not when he’s treated poorly and we feel as if he’s treating them how he is being treated. We had a fear for our child’s safety so we removed him.
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About the Provider
At Shepherd's Way Day School, we believe that the children are very special individuals, eager and ready to learn about themselves and their world. We believe that by providing them with a loving environment, rich with opportunities and new experiences, that we can help them to reach their full potential. Our slogan "giving our best when it means the most", has real meaning to us at Shepherd's Way. During a child's first few years, his body and brain is developing faster than it will for the rest of his lifetime. We have an awesome responsibility to meet this challenging and exciting time with excellence.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-06 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. K. Brower and W. Pope began employment on 6/1/26. The TB test results were dated 6/4/26. | |||
| 2026-08-06 | 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). The letter for L. Cook expired 12/10/25. The new letter was dated 2/5/26. The letter for S. Blaise expired 1/29/26. The new letter was dated 3/13/26. | |||
| 2026-08-06 | 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. E. Harris was short 6.5 hours for the previous year. She has taken hours to satisfy the shortage. K. Varlack is short 4 hours. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-23 | 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. Permission to administer medication forms were not on file for an Epi-pen or Neosporin for a child in SA1. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The form was only signed and dated by the parent for a child in room 3c. No other information was completed on the form. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A dead bush with sharp limbs and a section of a tree that was dead were in the play area. Both had sharp limbs that may injure a child. These were located on the large preschool playground. The fencing on the lower section of the gate on this playground was bent and protruding. This gate is closest to the building. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Copies of the action plan for a child in SA1 were not on file in the transportation notebook. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. The action plan for a child in room SA1 was not dated. The plan was not signed or dated for a child in room 3A. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-118L |
| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1225-118L |
| 2025-12-17 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On December 12, 2025, at approximately 4:50pm, a four-year old child walked to another classroom through an adjoining bathroom. No staff or children were present in the adjoining classroom. The child was alone for approximately three minutes before the staff member came through the bathroom into the classroom and took her back to the other room. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1225-012L |
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is a concrete patio at the entrance to the playground, there is a structure over the patio, the ceiling over the patio has started caving in, in two areas. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. There is a large hole in the back fence of the playground used by the preschoolers. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-13 | 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 current inspection was received 8/11/25. The previous inspection was 7/18/24. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A nail was protruding from the border on the playground for preschool children. There were sharp branches at head height posing a hazard on the same playground. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | 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. A bag of Miracle Grow potting soil was in an unlocked cabinet in room TodB. It was accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An inspection was not completed for September 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was used by a staff member in room TodB while children were in the room. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | 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). The letter for K. Hasty expired 5/15/25 and the new letter was dated 9/11/25 | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Training was not completed for K. Miller and K. Cameron. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | 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. K. Hasty was short five hours, E. Harris was short two hours, and K. Varlack was short twenty hours. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The required training was not completed within two weeks for A. Johnson. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not on file for any staff member. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child in SA1, one child in room 2B, and one child in room PSB did not have a medical action plan on file. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The form for one child in room 2B was expired. An additional child in room 2B did not have the required permission form for an inhaler. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training for B. Beane and A. Johnson was received after ninety days. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annual staff member. A plan was not on file for ten staff members. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | 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. A child in TodA did not have a permission authorization form completed for two medications. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. There were two tubes of Orajel Baby Cooling Swabs that were not in the box. The tubes stated to retain box for instructions. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Expiration dates for the medications were missing in a majority of the classrooms. Some permission forms did not specify the amount to be applied. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Children that are transported did not have updated permission to transport forms. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. On the playground for toddlers, there was foam mat pieces inside of unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Several school age children did not have pictures with the emergency information kept on the vans. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One new staff did not receive the policy before caring for childr4en. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One new staff did not have documentation of completion within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff did not complete the trainings every 5 years. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-24 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Medication was observed in an unlocked floor level cabinet with the key in the lock in the classroom for infants. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. There was an Abuterol inhaler in the classroom for school age children and Nystatin cream in the classroom toddlers that did not have a prescription label or instructions from a health care professional. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several medication authorizations were not complete. | |||
| 2024-06-24 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The two teachers working in the classroom for infants did not have current ITS SIDS training. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. There was an albuterol inhaler that did not have a prescription label. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Diaper creams in the toddler and the twos classroom did not have parental authorizations on file. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientations were not signed by staff. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.Some children did not have photos with their emergency information. | |||
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