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Mt. Olive Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 80
- a week, county median
- $135
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About Mt. Olive Head Start
Mt. Olive Head Start is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 833-9711 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mt. Olive Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Columbus County has a median price of $135 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$139
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$95
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$91
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$134
State record
Inspection reports for Mt. Olive Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #2455047
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2025Inspection3 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 7, 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 7, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
Oct 25, 2023Inspection3 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 Nov 1, 2023
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Mt. Olive Head Start
Is Mt. Olive Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mt. Olive Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mt. Olive Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Mt. Olive Head Start care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Mt. Olive Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mt. Olive Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 833-9711 to confirm.
How much does Mt. Olive Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 833-9711 to ask.
What is Mt. Olive Head Start's phone number?
(910) 833-9711.
Where is Mt. Olive Head Start?
5465 Silver Spoon Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Kid Kare Academy, 6.1 miles away.