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Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start

306 Horton Street, Hamilton, NC 27840
licensed capacity
199
a week, county median
$116

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About Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start

Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start is a licensed child care center in Hamilton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Martin County has a median price of $116 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Martin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$182
Home daycare$143

Toddler

Center$116
Home daycare$115

Preschool

Center$129
Home daycare$120

School age

Center$74
Home daycare$86

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 Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#58000128
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025

  4. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 12, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023

    • Transportation

      Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 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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Questions about Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start

Is Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start licensed?

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

When was Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start care for?

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

Does Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 789-1181 to confirm.

How much does Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 789-1181 to ask.

What is Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start's phone number?

(252) 789-1181.

Where is Hamilton Early Head Start / Head Start?

306 Horton Street, Hamilton, NC 27840.

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