South Main Children's Center II
1707 South Main Street, Mount Airy, NC
BH Tharrington Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 72
- a week, county median
- $117
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About
About BH Tharrington Preschool
BH Tharrington Preschool is a licensed child care center in Mount Airy, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
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.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 72 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 789-9046 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
BH Tharrington Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Surry County has a median price of $117 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for BH Tharrington Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 72 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #86000232
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- 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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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 Mar 4, 2026
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Mar 19, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Nov 21, 2024
May 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2024
- May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 Jan 23, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about BH Tharrington Preschool
Is BH Tharrington Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was BH Tharrington Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has BH Tharrington Preschool 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 BH Tharrington Preschool care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does BH Tharrington Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are BH Tharrington Preschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 789-9046 to confirm.
How much does BH Tharrington Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 789-9046 to ask.
What is BH Tharrington Preschool's phone number?
(336) 789-9046.
Where is BH Tharrington Preschool?
315 Culbert Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginning, 0.7 miles away.