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Edgerton Court Head Start

1605 Dial Street, Smithfield, NC 27577
licensed capacity
15
a week, county median
$149
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About Edgerton Court Head Start

Edgerton Court Head Start is a licensed child care center in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules 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
15 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Edgerton Court Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $149 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Johnston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$153

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$86
Home daycare$97

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 Edgerton Court Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5155138
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Nov 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

  2. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo 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 Edgerton Court Head Start

Is Edgerton Court Head Start licensed?

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

When was Edgerton Court Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Edgerton Court Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Edgerton Court Head Start care for?

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

Does Edgerton Court Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Edgerton Court Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 934-1628 to confirm.

How much does Edgerton Court Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 934-1628 to ask.

What is Edgerton Court Head Start's phone number?

(919) 934-1628.

Where is Edgerton Court Head Start?

1605 Dial Street, Smithfield, NC 27577. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Kollege of Canterbury, 0.3 miles away.

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