Elizabethtown Head Start
601 David Street, Elizabethtown, NC
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Childcare Network #86 is a licensed child care center in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 129 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Childcare Network #86 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bladen County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
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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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.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
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 May 27, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file for one child enrolled.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file within 30 days of enrollment for one child enrolled.
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 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
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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024
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 Aug 14, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 2 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 872-0103 to ask.
(910) 872-0103.
500 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown, NC 28337. The nearest other daycare we list is Elizabethtown Primary Pre K, 0.2 miles away.