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South Lexington Developmental Center

1000 Cotton Grove Rd, Lexington, NC 27292
licensed capacity
46
a week, county median
$74

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About South Lexington Developmental Center

South Lexington Developmental Center is a licensed child care center in Lexington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving 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: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

South Lexington Developmental Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $74 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Davidson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$183

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$147

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$97

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 South Lexington Developmental Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
46 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#29000703
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 May 28, 2026

  2. Jan 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 Jan 8, 2026

  3. Aug 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Aug 22, 2025

  4. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 22, 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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Questions about South Lexington Developmental Center

Is South Lexington Developmental Center licensed?

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

When was South Lexington Developmental Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has South Lexington Developmental Center 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 South Lexington Developmental Center care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does South Lexington Developmental Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are South Lexington Developmental Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 242-1527 to confirm.

How much does South Lexington Developmental Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 242-1527 to ask.

What is South Lexington Developmental Center's phone number?

(336) 242-1527.

Where is South Lexington Developmental Center?

1000 Cotton Grove Rd, Lexington, NC 27292. The nearest other daycare we list is South Lexington School, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).