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Durham Head Start-Main Site

215 Seminary Avenue, Durham, NC 277014.8· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
129
a week, county median
$317
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About Durham Head Start-Main Site

Durham Head Start-Main Site is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
129 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Durham Head Start-Main Site has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 Durham Head Start-Main Site

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#32002086
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2

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. May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

  2. Nov 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Apr 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  4. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

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 Durham Head Start-Main Site

Is Durham Head Start-Main Site licensed?

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

When was Durham Head Start-Main Site last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Durham Head Start-Main Site had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Durham Head Start-Main Site care for?

129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Durham Head Start-Main Site accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Durham Head Start-Main Site's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 688-5541 to confirm.

How much does Durham Head Start-Main Site cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 688-5541 to ask.

What is Durham Head Start-Main Site's phone number?

(919) 688-5541.

Where is Durham Head Start-Main Site?

215 Seminary Avenue, Durham, NC 27701. The nearest other daycare we list is Timeless Treasures Home Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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