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Fair Grove Preschool

217 Cedar Lodge Road, Thomasville, NC 27360
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$129
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About Fair Grove Preschool

Fair Grove Preschool is a licensed child care center in Thomasville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Fair Grove Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $129 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.
Davidson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$183

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$97

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 Fair Grove Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#29000639
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

  6. Sep 3, 2024Inspection2 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024

  7. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo 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 Fair Grove Preschool

Is Fair Grove Preschool licensed?

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

When was Fair Grove Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Fair Grove Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Fair Grove Preschool care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Fair Grove Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Fair Grove Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Fair Grove Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 472-7020 to ask.

What is Fair Grove Preschool's phone number?

(336) 472-7020.

Where is Fair Grove Preschool?

217 Cedar Lodge Road, Thomasville, NC 27360. The nearest other daycare we list is Smart Start School Readiness, 0.2 miles away.

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