First Steps Childcare Development Center
800 South Post Road, Shelby, NC
4.0· 4 reviews
Elizabeth Elementary School
- licensed capacity
- 144
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Elizabeth Elementary School
Elizabeth Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 476-8371 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Elizabeth Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $131 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for Elizabeth Elementary School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 144 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #23000497
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Transportation 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Elizabeth Elementary School
Is Elizabeth Elementary School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Elizabeth Elementary School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Elizabeth Elementary School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Elizabeth Elementary School care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Elizabeth Elementary School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Elizabeth Elementary School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 476-8371 to confirm.
How much does Elizabeth Elementary School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 476-8371 to ask.
What is Elizabeth Elementary School's phone number?
(704) 476-8371.
Where is Elizabeth Elementary School?
220 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps Childcare Development Center, 1.1 miles away.