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Princeton Head Start

308 S James Street, Princeton, NC 27569
licensed capacity
40
a week, county median
$149
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About Princeton Head Start

Princeton Head Start is a licensed child care center in Princeton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving preschoolers.

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

Ages served: preschoolers

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

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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Princeton Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Johnston County has a median price of $149 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Johnston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$216
Home daycare$153

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$149
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$86
Home daycare$97

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 Princeton Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#51000090
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo 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 Princeton Head Start

Is Princeton Head Start licensed?

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

When was Princeton Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Princeton Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Princeton Head Start care for?

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

Does Princeton Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Princeton Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 936-2604 to confirm.

How much does Princeton Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 936-2604 to ask.

What is Princeton Head Start's phone number?

(919) 936-2604.

Where is Princeton Head Start?

308 S James Street, Princeton, NC 27569. The nearest other daycare we list is Princeton Daycare Center, 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).