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DCS Shady Grove Preschool

3179 Cornatzer Road, Advance, NC 27006
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$162
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About DCS Shady Grove Preschool

DCS Shady Grove Preschool is a licensed child care center in Advance, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

DCS Shady Grove Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Davie County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Davie County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$208
Home daycare$178

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$141

Preschool

Center$162
Home daycare$138

School age

Center$163
Home daycare$197

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for DCS Shady Grove Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#30000103
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

  2. Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about DCS Shady Grove Preschool

Is DCS Shady Grove Preschool licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was DCS Shady Grove Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has DCS Shady Grove Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can DCS Shady Grove Preschool care for?

54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does DCS Shady Grove Preschool accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are DCS Shady Grove Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 998-4719 to confirm.

How much does DCS Shady Grove Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 998-4719 to ask.

What is DCS Shady Grove Preschool's phone number?

(336) 998-4719.

Where is DCS Shady Grove Preschool?

3179 Cornatzer Road, Advance, NC 27006. The nearest other daycare we list is Child Care at Hillsdale Church, 4 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).