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Oak Grove Head Start

453 Oak Grove Road, Elkin, NC 28621
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$117
Call (336) 835-4248Directions

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About Oak Grove Head Start

Oak Grove Head Start is a licensed child care center in Elkin, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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

Oak Grove Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Surry County has a median price of $117 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.
Surry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$176
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$69

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 Oak Grove Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#8655027
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. May 21, 2024InspectionNo 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 Oak Grove Head Start

Is Oak Grove Head Start licensed?

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

When was Oak Grove Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oak Grove Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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 Oak Grove Head Start care for?

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

Does Oak Grove Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Oak Grove Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Oak Grove Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 835-4248 to ask.

What is Oak Grove Head Start's phone number?

(336) 835-4248.

Where is Oak Grove Head Start?

453 Oak Grove Road, Elkin, NC 28621. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 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).