LITTLE THINKERS on Fisher
721 N Fisher Street, Burlington, NC
4.3· 3 reviews
Janice S Scarborough Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 160
- a week, county median
- $143
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About Janice S Scarborough Head Start
Janice S Scarborough Head Start is a licensed child care center in Burlington, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (336) 629-5141 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Janice S Scarborough Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Alamance County has a median price of $143 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 Janice S Scarborough Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #01000313
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- 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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Apr 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 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 May 14, 2026
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 May 14, 2026
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 May 14, 2026
- Apr 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 1, 2024Inspection4 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 Nov 7, 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 Nov 7, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 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 Nov 7, 2024
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Janice S Scarborough Head Start
Is Janice S Scarborough Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Janice S Scarborough Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Janice S Scarborough Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Janice S Scarborough Head Start care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Janice S Scarborough Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Janice S Scarborough Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (336) 629-5141 to confirm.
How much does Janice S Scarborough Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 629-5141 to ask.
What is Janice S Scarborough Head Start's phone number?
(336) 629-5141.
Where is Janice S Scarborough Head Start?
615 Gunn St, Burlington, NC 27217. The nearest other daycare we list is Excel Christian Academy, 0.2 miles away.