CARRBORO ELEMENTARY PRE-K/HEAD START
CARRBORO, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address400 SHELTON ST CARRBORO, NC 27510 (919) 918-2153
CountyOrange
Phone(919) 918-2153
Operating details
Capacity30
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 27, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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400 SHELTON ST CARRBORO, NC 27510 (919) 918-2153, CARRBORO, NC 27510
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2026
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2026
- Medium risk3/24/2026
GS 110-102 — Violation #114
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. The children's files reviewed during the visit did not contain acknowledgement by the parent of receipt of the NC Child Care Law. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/24/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1034
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three staff members did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. This violation was corrected during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/24/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1035
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. None of the staff members had the required Emergency Information Form on file. This violation was corrected during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 103/24/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) — Violation #1203
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. The children's files reviewed during today's visit did not contain acknowledgement that operational policies were shared or discussed with parents. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/24/2026
.0802(c)(2) — Violation #1314
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. The children's records reviewed did not contain information regarding the child's health care professional. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/24/2026
.1804(c) — Violation #1324
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The children's records reviewed during the visit did not contained signed and dated statement by the parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/24/2026
.0608(b)(1 — Violation #1908
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. The children's files reviewed today did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. 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
$750/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: CARRBORO, Orange County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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