Kid's Country of Clayton
1024 Patchwork Way, Clayton, NC
3.7· 9 reviews
Clayton Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $149
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About
About Clayton Head Start
Clayton Head Start is a licensed child care center in Clayton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 553-3681 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Clayton Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $149 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$216
Home daycare$153
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$149
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$86
Home daycare$97
State record
Inspection reports for Clayton Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #51000121
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Clayton Head Start
Is Clayton Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Clayton Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Clayton Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Clayton Head Start care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Clayton Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Clayton Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 553-3681 to confirm.
How much does Clayton Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 553-3681 to ask.
What is Clayton Head Start's phone number?
(919) 553-3681.
Where is Clayton Head Start?
301 Champion Street, Clayton, NC 27520. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid's Country of Clayton, 0.5 miles away.