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Carver Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 182
- a week, county median
- $161
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About
About Carver Head Start
Carver Head Start is a licensed child care center in Spindale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 182 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 182 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 286-3901 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 182 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Carver Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $161 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$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Carver Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 182 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #81000052
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 18 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
The health assessment did not include a vision screening.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
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
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2026
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 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 Mar 31, 2026
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
- May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
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 Jun 5, 2025
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 Jun 5, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.
Corrected during the visit
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2025
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 May 27, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024
- Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carver Head Start
Is Carver Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carver Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carver Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 8 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Carver Head Start care for?
182, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Carver Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carver Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 286-3901 to confirm.
How much does Carver Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 286-3901 to ask.
What is Carver Head Start's phone number?
(828) 286-3901.
Where is Carver Head Start?
141 Carver St, Spindale, NC 28160.