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Lomax Head Start

5728 Greenhorn Rd, Roaring River, NC 28669
licensed capacity
20
a week, county median
$109
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About Lomax Head Start

Lomax Head Start is a licensed child care center in Roaring River, 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 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
20 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 capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lomax Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Wilkes County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Wilkes County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$126

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$59
Home daycare$62

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 Lomax Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#97000017
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 14, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025

  3. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023

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 Lomax Head Start

Is Lomax Head Start licensed?

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

When was Lomax Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on November 14, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lomax Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Lomax Head Start care for?

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

Does Lomax Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lomax Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 903-2065 to confirm.

How much does Lomax Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 903-2065 to ask.

What is Lomax Head Start's phone number?

(336) 903-2065.

Where is Lomax Head Start?

5728 Greenhorn Rd, Roaring River, NC 28669. The nearest other daycare we list is Roaring River Elementary Pre Kindergarten, 4.7 miles away.

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