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514 West James Street, La Grange, NC
3.7· 3 reviews
Lagrange Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $131
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About
About Lagrange Head Start
Lagrange Head Start is a licensed child care center in La Grange, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 566-2382 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lagrange Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lenoir County has a median price of $131 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$170
Home daycare$148
Toddler
Center$158
Home daycare$130
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Lagrange Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #54000282
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024
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
Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Ms.
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Lagrange Head Start
Is Lagrange Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lagrange Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lagrange Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 5 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 Lagrange Head Start care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Lagrange Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lagrange Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 566-2382 to confirm.
How much does Lagrange Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 566-2382 to ask.
What is Lagrange Head Start's phone number?
(252) 566-2382.
Where is Lagrange Head Start?
402 West Railroad Street, La Grange, NC 28551. The nearest other daycare we list is Lagrange Elementary Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.