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Rocky Mount, NC 27804 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Good Shepherd Day School
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $157
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About
About Good Shepherd Day School
Good Shepherd Day School is a licensed child care center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Good Shepherd Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nash County has a median price of $157 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$157
Home daycare$192
Toddler
Center$148
Home daycare$122
Preschool
Center$134
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$77
Home daycare$85
State record
Inspection reports for Good Shepherd Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6455015
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 26 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 26 visits
- Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2026
May 20, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
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. A staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
Corrected during the visit
May 20, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2026
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. A staff member did not complete the training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.
Corrected during the visit
May 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
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
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Show 16 earlier visits
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2024
- Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Good Shepherd Day School
Is Good Shepherd Day School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Good Shepherd Day School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Good Shepherd Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 11 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Good Shepherd Day School care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Good Shepherd Day School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Good Shepherd Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Good Shepherd Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 442-1092 to ask.
What is Good Shepherd Day School's phone number?
(252) 442-1092.
Where is Good Shepherd Day School?
231 N Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. The nearest other daycare we list is First United Methodist School, 0.2 miles away.