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Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 30
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start
Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start is a licensed child care center in Carrboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 918-2153 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $199 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #68000435
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 24, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
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 Apr 24, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2024
May 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start
Is Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 918-2153 to confirm.
How much does Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 918-2153 to ask.
What is Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start's phone number?
(919) 918-2153.
Where is Carrboro Elementary Pre-K/Head Start?
400 Shelton St, Carrboro, NC 27510. The nearest other daycare we list is Carrboro School Age Care Program, under 0.1 miles away.