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South Lexington School

1000 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292
licensed capacity
144
a week, county median
$129

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About South Lexington School

South Lexington School is a licensed child care center in Lexington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 144 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
144 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

South Lexington School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Davidson County has a median price of $129 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 School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
144 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#29000579
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 29, 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. Dec 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026

  3. Aug 19, 2025Inspection3 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 29, 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. Ms.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2025

  4. Jan 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

  5. Aug 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Sep 4, 2024

  6. May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Feb 26, 2024

    • 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 Feb 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

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 South Lexington School

Is South Lexington School licensed?

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

When was South Lexington School last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has South Lexington School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 School care for?

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

Does South Lexington School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are South Lexington School's hours?

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

How much does South Lexington School cost?

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

What is South Lexington School's phone number?

(336) 242-1527.

Where is South Lexington School?

1000 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292. The nearest other daycare we list is South Lexington Developmental Center, 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).