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Hoke Head Start

366 Thomas Dr, Raeford, NC 283765.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
159
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$125
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About Hoke Head Start

Hoke Head Start is a licensed child care center in Raeford, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 159 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
159 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity159 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hoke Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hoke County has a median price of $125 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.
Hoke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$150
Home daycare$140

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$125

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$96
Home daycare$157

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 Hoke Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
159 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#47000124
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2024

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 Hoke Head Start

Is Hoke Head Start licensed?

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

When was Hoke Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hoke Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Hoke Head Start care for?

159, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Hoke Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hoke Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hoke Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 875-2373 to ask.

What is Hoke Head Start's phone number?

(910) 875-2373.

Where is Hoke Head Start?

366 Thomas Dr, Raeford, NC 28376.

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