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438 N 4th St, Albemarle, NC
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Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 88
- a week, county median
- $163
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About
About Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy
Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Albemarle, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 294-6918 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Stanly County has a median price of $163 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$186
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$163
Home daycare$142
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$142
School age
Center$80
Home daycare$68
State record
Inspection reports for Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #84000282
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was not updated annually.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy
Is Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 294-6918 to confirm.
How much does Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 294-6918 to ask.
What is Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy's phone number?
(910) 294-6918.
Where is Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy?
405 Davis St, Albemarle, NC 28001. The nearest other daycare we list is Stanly County Head Start, 0.1 miles away.