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Douglass Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $93
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About
About Douglass Head Start
Douglass Head Start is a licensed child care center in Eden, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 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
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 548-4780 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Douglass Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rockingham County has a median price of $93 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$137
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$125
Home daycare$115
Preschool
Center$93
Home daycare$121
School age
Center$50
Home daycare$72
State record
Inspection reports for Douglass Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #79000316
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 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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- May 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026
Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2025
Oct 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Apr 16, 2024
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 Apr 16, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Douglass Head Start
Is Douglass Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Douglass Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Douglass Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 of 10 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 Douglass Head Start care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Douglass Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Douglass Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 548-4780 to confirm.
How much does Douglass Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 548-4780 to ask.
What is Douglass Head Start's phone number?
(336) 548-4780.
Where is Douglass Head Start?
408 Price Street, Eden, NC 27288. The nearest other daycare we list is Douglass Elementary Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.