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Caldwell Early Head Start

111 Fairview Drive NW, Lenoir, NC 286455.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
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About Caldwell Early Head Start

Caldwell Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Lenoir, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Caldwell Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Caldwell County has a median price of $164 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.
Caldwell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$164
Home daycare$150

Toddler

Center$137
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$137

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$64

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 Caldwell Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
72 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#14000442
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2025

  4. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 Caldwell Early Head Start

Is Caldwell Early Head Start licensed?

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

When was Caldwell Early Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Caldwell Early Head Start care for?

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

Does Caldwell Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Caldwell Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Caldwell Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 757-8632 to ask.

What is Caldwell Early Head Start's phone number?

(828) 757-8632.

Where is Caldwell Early Head Start?

111 Fairview Drive NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. The nearest other daycare we list is Forever Young Child Development Center, 1.4 miles away.

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