A New Beginning II
1821 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC
3.8· 11 reviews
Lyon Park Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 56
- a week, county median
- $188
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About Lyon Park Head Start
Lyon Park Head Start is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 688-5541 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lyon Park Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $188 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Lyon Park Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #32002198
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- May 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
15A NCAC 18A .2805(i)
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
- Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lyon Park Head Start
Is Lyon Park Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lyon Park Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lyon Park Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 7 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 Lyon Park Head Start care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lyon Park Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lyon Park Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 688-5541 to confirm.
How much does Lyon Park Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 688-5541 to ask.
What is Lyon Park Head Start's phone number?
(919) 688-5541.
Where is Lyon Park Head Start?
1309 Halley St, Durham, NC 27707. The nearest other daycare we list is Children First, 0.2 miles away.