Cornerstone Child Development Center (North)
1010 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC
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East Spencer Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 57
- a week, county median
- $139
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About
About East Spencer Head Start
East Spencer Head Start is a licensed child care center in East Spencer, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 57 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 57 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 636-9639 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
East Spencer Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $139 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$199
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for East Spencer Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 57 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #80000190
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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May 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2026
Sep 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025Inspection2 rules 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 May 13, 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 13, 2025
Oct 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024
Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about East Spencer Head Start
Is East Spencer Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was East Spencer Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has East Spencer Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 East Spencer Head Start care for?
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does East Spencer Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are East Spencer Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 636-9639 to confirm.
How much does East Spencer Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 636-9639 to ask.
What is East Spencer Head Start's phone number?
(704) 636-9639.
Where is East Spencer Head Start?
301 Grant Street, East Spencer, NC 28039. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Child Development Center (North), 0.5 miles away.