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Lexington Head Start

300 West Ninth Avenue, Lexington, NC 27292
licensed capacity
35
a week, county median
$129
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About Lexington Head Start

Lexington Head Start is a licensed child care center in Lexington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lexington Head Start 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 Lexington Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
35 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#29000044
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

  2. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024

  6. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo 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 Lexington Head Start

Is Lexington Head Start licensed?

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

When was Lexington Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lexington Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Lexington Head Start care for?

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

Does Lexington Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lexington Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 249-9926 to confirm.

How much does Lexington Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 249-9926 to ask.

What is Lexington Head Start's phone number?

(336) 249-9926.

Where is Lexington Head Start?

300 West Ninth Avenue, Lexington, NC 27292. The nearest other daycare we list is Davidson County Head Start, 0.5 miles away.

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