Island Grove Baptist Christian Daycare
6045 Highway 710, Pembroke, NC
Pembroke Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $111
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About
About Pembroke Head Start
Pembroke Head Start is a licensed child care center in Pembroke, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pembroke Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $111 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$148
Home daycare$171
Toddler
Center$130
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$111
Home daycare$104
School age
Center$60
Home daycare$59
State record
Inspection reports for Pembroke Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #7853439
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Food and nutrition 2
- Transportation 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 6 visits
- May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Apr 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
Oct 2, 2024Inspection2 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2024
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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member.
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2024
May 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Feb 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Pembroke Head Start
Is Pembroke Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Pembroke Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pembroke Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 6 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 Pembroke Head Start care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Pembroke Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Pembroke Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pembroke Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 521-9230 to ask.
What is Pembroke Head Start's phone number?
(910) 521-9230.
Where is Pembroke Head Start?
1509 Union Chapel Road, Pembroke, NC 28372. The nearest other daycare we list is Island Grove Baptist Christian Daycare, 0.5 miles away.