Skip to content
DaycarePal
Child care centerHours not listed· call to confirm

McDougald Terrace Head Start

1101 E Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27701
licensed capacity
25
a week, county median
$188
Call (919) 598-1910Directions

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About McDougald Terrace Head Start

McDougald Terrace Head Start is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

Hours not listed. Call (919) 598-1910 to confirm.
Call to confirm

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

McDougald Terrace Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $188 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.
Durham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$228

Toddler

Center$239
Home daycare$202

Preschool

Center$188
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$102
Home daycare$103

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 McDougald Terrace Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#32002087
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 6 visits
  1. Apr 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      NC Sanitation Rule 18A .2806 (a) states that food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered storage containers once the original package is opened.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Sep 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025

  4. Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025

  5. Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near McDougald Terrace Head Start

Daycares in nearby towns

Research Triangle1 daycare · 4 miResearch Triangle Park1 daycare · 6 miChapel Hill79 daycares · 9 miCarrboro10 daycares · 10 miMorrisville21 daycares · 10 miHillsborough30 daycares · 13 miBahama3 daycares · 14 miButner7 daycares · 14 mi
All 294 daycares in DurhamPreschools & Pre-K in DurhamAffordable Daycare in DurhamHead Start in DurhamAll 6,565 daycares in North Carolina

FAQ

Questions about McDougald Terrace Head Start

Is McDougald Terrace Head Start licensed?

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

When was McDougald Terrace Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has McDougald Terrace Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 McDougald Terrace Head Start care for?

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

Does McDougald Terrace Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are McDougald Terrace Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 598-1910 to confirm.

How much does McDougald Terrace Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 598-1910 to ask.

What is McDougald Terrace Head Start's phone number?

(919) 598-1910.

Where is McDougald Terrace Head Start?

1101 E Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27701. The nearest other daycare we list is Tomorrows Inspirations Academy, 0.1 miles away.

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