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Central Methodist Child Center

1909 N Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 270304.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
99
a week, county median
$117

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About Central Methodist Child Center

Central Methodist Child Center is a licensed child care center in Mount Airy, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 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 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
99 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Methodist Child Center 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).

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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 Central Methodist Child Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#8652344
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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. All current staff were not linked to the facility's roster.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026

  4. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 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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Is Central Methodist Child Center licensed?

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

When was Central Methodist Child Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Central Methodist Child Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Central Methodist Child Center care for?

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

Does Central Methodist Child Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Central Methodist Child Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 786-4416 to confirm.

How much does Central Methodist Child Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 786-4416 to ask.

What is Central Methodist Child Center's phone number?

(336) 786-4416.

Where is Central Methodist Child Center?

1909 N Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. The nearest other daycare we list is Magical Moments Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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