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Beaufort Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $135
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About
About Beaufort Head Start Center
Beaufort Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Beaufort Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Beaufort County has a median price of $135 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$185
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$135
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$78
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Beaufort Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #07000236
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Sep 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not maintained as required by the chosen accreditation organization or head start/early head start designation.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Beaufort Head Start Center
Is Beaufort Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Beaufort Head Start Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beaufort Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Beaufort Head Start Center care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Beaufort Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Beaufort Head Start Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Beaufort Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 940-1282 to ask.
What is Beaufort Head Start Center's phone number?
(252) 940-1282.
Where is Beaufort Head Start Center?
689 Flanders Filter Road, Washington, NC 27889. The nearest other daycare we list is Care-O-World Enrichment Center, 2.7 miles away.