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Lakewood Elementary School

2520 Vesson Avenue, Durham, NC 27707
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$188
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About Lakewood Elementary School

Lakewood Elementary School is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 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
18 children

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lakewood Elementary School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $188 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 Lakewood Elementary School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#32001874
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 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. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. May 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

    • 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 Jun 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025

  4. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Lakewood Elementary School

Is Lakewood Elementary School licensed?

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

When was Lakewood Elementary School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lakewood Elementary School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Lakewood Elementary School care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Lakewood Elementary School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lakewood Elementary School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 560-3939 to confirm.

How much does Lakewood Elementary School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 560-3939 to ask.

What is Lakewood Elementary School's phone number?

(919) 560-3939.

Where is Lakewood Elementary School?

2520 Vesson Avenue, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is Lakewood SAC Club, under 0.1 miles away.

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