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Shepherd's Way Day School

1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 272354.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
93
a week, county median
$227

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About Shepherd's Way Day School

Shepherd's Way Day School is a licensed child care center in Colfax, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
93 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity93 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Shepherd's Way Day School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Guilford County has a median price of $227 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Guilford County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$227
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$146

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$133
Home daycare$194

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 Shepherd's Way Day School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
93 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#41001467
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Apr 14, 2026

  4. Oct 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Oct 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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. One staff member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

  5. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 1, 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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Questions about Shepherd's Way Day School

Is Shepherd's Way Day School licensed?

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

When was Shepherd's Way Day School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shepherd's Way Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Shepherd's Way Day School care for?

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

Does Shepherd's Way Day School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Shepherd's Way Day School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 665-5007 to confirm.

How much does Shepherd's Way Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 665-5007 to ask.

What is Shepherd's Way Day School's phone number?

(336) 665-5007.

Where is Shepherd's Way Day School?

1575 John Knox Drive, Colfax, NC 27235. The nearest other daycare we list is Southwest Elementary Aces Program, 1.8 miles away.

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