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Alexander Early Head Start

401 East Main Street, Taylorsville, NC 28681
licensed capacity
26
a week, county median
$159

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About Alexander Early Head Start

Alexander Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Taylorsville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 26 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Alexander Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alexander County has a median price of $159 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Alexander County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$159
Home daycare$108

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$97

Preschool

Center$118
Home daycare$98

School age

Center$68
Home daycare$68

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 Alexander Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
26 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#02000104
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026

  3. Jan 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      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 Feb 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026

  4. May 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Frozen human milk, stored beyond 7 days was not stored in a freezer compartment of a full-size refrigerator with a separate door to the freezer, chest, or deep freezer. Frozen human milk was stored in a freezer for more than 3 months and/or was not labeled with date received and date thawed for use.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Feb 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 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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FAQ

Questions about Alexander Early Head Start

Is Alexander Early Head Start licensed?

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

When was Alexander Early Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alexander Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Alexander Early Head Start care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Alexander Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Alexander Early Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 635-1479 to confirm.

How much does Alexander Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 635-1479 to ask.

What is Alexander Early Head Start's phone number?

(828) 635-1479.

Where is Alexander Early Head Start?

401 East Main Street, Taylorsville, NC 28681. The nearest other daycare we list is Toris Tots and More, 0.3 miles away.

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