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Deaton Ave Head Start

101 Deaton Avenue, Lincolnton, NC 280924.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
20
a week, county median
$140
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About Deaton Ave Head Start

Deaton Ave Head Start is a licensed child care center in Lincolnton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Deaton Ave Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $140 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

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 Deaton Ave Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#55000022
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Deaton Ave Head Start

Is Deaton Ave Head Start licensed?

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

When was Deaton Ave Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Deaton Ave Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Deaton Ave Head Start care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Deaton Ave Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Deaton Ave Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 732-3201 to confirm.

How much does Deaton Ave Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 732-3201 to ask.

What is Deaton Ave Head Start's phone number?

(704) 732-3201.

Where is Deaton Ave Head Start?

101 Deaton Avenue, Lincolnton, NC 28092. The nearest other daycare we list is Battleground Elementary Pre-K, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).