LAKESIDE PRESCHOOL
ROCKY MOUNT, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1501 SUNSET AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804 (252) 446-2626
CountyNash
Phone(252) 446-2626
Operating details
Capacity46
License dateAugust 21, 2020
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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1501 SUNSET AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804 (252) 446-2626, ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/22/2026
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- Medium-High3
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/22/2026
.0604(t) — Violation #805
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill was completed or documented since 3/6/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/22/2026
.0803(12) — Violation #849
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There was an expired medication permission form for Triple Paste ointment in the storage closet. There was an expired container of Coppertone sunscreen in space #5. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk5/22/2026
GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled 9/3/25 has a medical report on file dated 10/29/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 105/22/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) — Violation #1323
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. Two (2) enrolled children have immunization reports on file dated later than thirty (30) days after their enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/22/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. There is no staff roster available in the ABCMS system for this program. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk5/22/2026
.0604(u) — Violation #1811
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. No lockdown/shelter-in-place drill has been documented since 1/14/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$847/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ROCKY MOUNT, Nash County
- Capacity: 46
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 6
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