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Allenton Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 64
- a week, county median
- $130
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About
About Allenton Head Start
Allenton Head Start is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 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 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 608-0326 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Allenton Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $130 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$148
Home daycare$171
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$111
Home daycare$104
School age
Center$60
Home daycare$59
State record
Inspection reports for Allenton Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #78000455
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
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 May 4, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
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 May 4, 2026
- Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have immunization record on file.
Corrected during the visit
On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Allenton Head Start
Is Allenton Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Allenton Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Allenton Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Allenton Head Start care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Allenton Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Allenton Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 608-0326 to confirm.
How much does Allenton Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 608-0326 to ask.
What is Allenton Head Start's phone number?
(910) 608-0326.
Where is Allenton Head Start?
166 Lamb Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358. The nearest other daycare we list is World of Wonder Day Care, 1.1 miles away.