Granite City Head Start
401 Technology Lane, Mount Airy, NC
Paynetown Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $117
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About
About Paynetown Head Start
Paynetown Head Start is a licensed child care center in Mount Airy, 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 786-7628 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Paynetown 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Paynetown Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #8655015
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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May 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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. All current staff were not linked to the facility's roster.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
- Aug 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2024
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Paynetown Head Start
Is Paynetown Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Paynetown Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Paynetown 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 Paynetown Head Start care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Paynetown Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Paynetown Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 786-7628 to confirm.
How much does Paynetown Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 786-7628 to ask.
What is Paynetown Head Start's phone number?
(336) 786-7628.
Where is Paynetown Head Start?
205 Marshall Farm Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030. The nearest other daycare we list is Flat Rock Elementary Pre-K School Ready, 0.4 miles away.