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Headstart Junction
- licensed capacity
- 105
- a week, county median
- $113
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About
About Headstart Junction
Headstart Junction is a licensed child care center in Burlington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 436-0202 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Headstart Junction has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Alamance County has a median price of $113 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$145
Home daycare$150
Toddler
Center$143
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$66
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for Headstart Junction
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 105 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #01000362
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2026
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 Apr 24, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Oct 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. T.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
- Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 4, 2025Inspection4 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 19, 2025
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 19, 2025
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Apr 4, 2025Inspection4 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 19, 2025
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 19, 2025
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The center did not report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301.
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
The center did not report a suspected case of child maltreatment as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in GS 110-105.4(a)
- Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
- Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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- Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Headstart Junction
Is Headstart Junction licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Headstart Junction last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Headstart Junction had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Headstart Junction care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Headstart Junction accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Headstart Junction's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 436-0202 to confirm.
How much does Headstart Junction cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 436-0202 to ask.
What is Headstart Junction's phone number?
(336) 436-0202.
Where is Headstart Junction?
421 Alamance Rd, Burlington, NC 27215. The nearest other daycare we list is Marvin B Smith Elementary Pre-K, 0.7 miles away.