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Cherryville Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 40
- a week, county median
- $108
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About
About Cherryville Head Start
Cherryville Head Start is a licensed child care center in Cherryville, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 435-8946 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cherryville Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $108 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$148
Home daycare$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Cherryville Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #36000601
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 9, 2026Inspection4 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 16, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Feb 6, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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 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
Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2024
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cherryville Head Start
Is Cherryville Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cherryville Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cherryville Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Cherryville Head Start care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Cherryville Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Cherryville Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 435-8946 to confirm.
How much does Cherryville Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 435-8946 to ask.
What is Cherryville Head Start's phone number?
(704) 435-8946.
Where is Cherryville Head Start?
203 N Elm Street, Cherryville, NC 28021. The nearest other daycare we list is Cline Learning Center of Cherryville II, 0.2 miles away.