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A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy

170 Hartway Lane, Mount Airy, NC 270304.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
134
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$176

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About A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy

A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy is a licensed child care center in Mount Airy, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 134 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
134 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity134 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Surry County has a median price of $176 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Surry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$176
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$69

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 A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
134 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#86000359
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Transportation 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

  4. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2025

  6. Dec 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  7. Jul 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Jul 16, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024

  8. Feb 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Apr 17, 2024

    • 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 Apr 17, 2024

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 A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy

Is A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy licensed?

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

When was A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy care for?

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

Does A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 789-7771 to ask.

What is A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy's phone number?

(336) 789-7771.

Where is A Grace Academy of Mt. Airy?

170 Hartway Lane, Mount Airy, NC 27030. The nearest other daycare we list is South Main Children's Center II, 0.8 miles away.

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