Lexington Head Start
300 West Ninth Avenue, Lexington, NC
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Sheets Memorial Preschool is a child care center in Lexington, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 107 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Sheets Memorial Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $181 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
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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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2026
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. M.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. K.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
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 Apr 11, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
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FAQ
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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.
107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 249-4224 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 249-4224 to ask.
(336) 249-4224.
120 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292. The nearest other daycare we list is Davidson County Head Start, 0.1 miles away.