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McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start

800 Old Fayetteville Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
licensed capacity
54
a week, county median
$199
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About McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start

McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$355
Home daycare$271

Toddler

Center$292
Home daycare$226

Preschool

Center$199
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$105
Home daycare$112

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 McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#68000381
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Summary

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

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • 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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  1. Mar 4, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 16, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Mar 16, 2026

  2. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start

Is McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start licensed?

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

When was McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 4, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 5 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 McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start care for?

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

Does McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 918-2153 to confirm.

How much does McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 918-2153 to ask.

What is McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start's phone number?

(919) 918-2153.

Where is McDougle Elementary Prek/Head Start?

800 Old Fayetteville Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. The nearest other daycare we list is McDougle School Age Care Program, 0.3 miles away.

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