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Burke Early Head Start

501 East Concord Street, Morganton, NC 286554.3· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$181
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About Burke Early Head Start

Burke Early Head Start is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Burke Early Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $181 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.
Burke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$181
Home daycare$156

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$112
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$64
Home daycare$117

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 Burke Early Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#12000412
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Sep 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024

  6. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

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 Burke Early Head Start

Is Burke Early Head Start licensed?

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

When was Burke Early Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 3, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Burke Early Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 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 Burke Early Head Start care for?

29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Burke Early Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Burke Early Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Burke Early Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 475-0107 to ask.

What is Burke Early Head Start's phone number?

(828) 475-0107.

Where is Burke Early Head Start?

501 East Concord Street, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is Preschool, 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).