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Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool

855 Old US 421, Lillington, NC 27546
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$139
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About Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool

Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lillington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harnett County has a median price of $139 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Harnett County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$114
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$115
Home daycare$154

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 Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#43000363
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 2

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. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 7, 2025Inspection4 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 Feb 21, 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 Feb 21, 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 Feb 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

  4. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 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 Oct 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

  7. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 20, 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 Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool

Is Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool licensed?

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

When was Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool care for?

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

Does Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 893-3483 to confirm.

How much does Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 893-3483 to ask.

What is Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool's phone number?

(910) 893-3483.

Where is Lillington-Shawtown Elementary Preschool?

855 Old US 421, Lillington, NC 27546. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidds Place CDC, 0.5 miles away.

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