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Country Kids

514 West James Street, La Grange, NC 285513.7· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$170

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About Country Kids

Country Kids is a licensed child care center in La Grange, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Country Kids has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lenoir County has a median price of $170 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.
Lenoir County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$170
Home daycare$148

Toddler

Center$158
Home daycare$130

Preschool

Center$131
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$71
Home daycare$66

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 Country Kids

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#54000008
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3

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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See all 7 visits
  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. B.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

  3. Jan 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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. K.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

  4. Apr 16, 2025Inspection4 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 Apr 25, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. J.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  5. Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 6, 2025

  6. May 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024

  7. Feb 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. S.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 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 Country Kids

Is Country Kids licensed?

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

When was Country Kids last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Country Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Country Kids care for?

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

Does Country Kids accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Country Kids' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Country Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 566-2242 to ask.

What is Country Kids' phone number?

(252) 566-2242.

Where is Country Kids?

514 West James Street, La Grange, NC 28551. The nearest other daycare we list is Lagrange Elementary Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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