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South Main Children's Center II

1707 South Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
licensed capacity
45
a week, county median
$176

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About South Main Children's Center II

South Main Children's Center II is a licensed child care center in Mount Airy, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

South Main Children's Center II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Surry County has a median price of $176 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Surry County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Main Children's Center II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#86000413
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026

  4. Dec 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 24, 2025

  5. Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Dec 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      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 Dec 30, 2024

  7. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

  8. Jan 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 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 Main Children's Center II

Is South Main Children's Center II licensed?

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

When was South Main Children's Center II last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has South Main Children's Center II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Main Children's Center II care for?

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

Does South Main Children's Center II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are South Main Children's Center II's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 789-6840 to confirm.

How much does South Main Children's Center II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 789-6840 to ask.

What is South Main Children's Center II's phone number?

(336) 789-6840.

Where is South Main Children's Center II?

1707 South Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. The nearest other daycare we list is BH Tharrington Preschool, 0.7 miles away.

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