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Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center

532 Buffalo Shoals Road, Statesville, NC 286773.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$149
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About Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center

Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Statesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers.

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

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Iredell County has a median price of $149 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.
Iredell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$223
Home daycare$184

Toddler

Center$175
Home daycare$141

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$150
Home daycare$178

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 Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#49000063
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Mar 31, 2026Inspection2 rules 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Apr 10, 2026

  2. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Sep 10, 2024

  5. Feb 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

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

      Corrected during the visit

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 Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center

Is Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center licensed?

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

When was Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 881-0760 to confirm.

How much does Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 881-0760 to ask.

What is Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center's phone number?

(704) 881-0760.

Where is Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center?

532 Buffalo Shoals Road, Statesville, NC 28677. The nearest other daycare we list is Future Generation Child Development Center, 0.4 miles away.

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