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London Head Start

609 School Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$125
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About London Head Start

London Head Start is a licensed child care center in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

London Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Stokes County has a median price of $125 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Stokes County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$170
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$131
Home daycare$137

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$68
Home daycare$72

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 London Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#85000144
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 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 London Head Start

Is London Head Start licensed?

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

When was London Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has London Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 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 London Head Start care for?

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

Does London Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are London Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 591-7340 to confirm.

How much does London Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 591-7340 to ask.

What is London Head Start's phone number?

(336) 591-7340.

Where is London Head Start?

609 School Street, Walnut Cove, NC 27052. The nearest other daycare we list is New Life Center, 0.4 miles away.

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