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928 Sycamore Avenue, Gastonia, NC
Rankin Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 60
- a week, county median
- $108
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About
About Rankin Head Start
Rankin Head Start is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 861-2285 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rankin Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Gaston County has a median price of $108 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$145
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$140
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$135
School age
Center$63
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Rankin Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #36000074
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Transportation 1
- 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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Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
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
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Rankin Head Start
Is Rankin Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rankin Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rankin Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 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 Rankin Head Start care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rankin Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rankin Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 861-2285 to confirm.
How much does Rankin Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 861-2285 to ask.
What is Rankin Head Start's phone number?
(704) 861-2285.
Where is Rankin Head Start?
714 W Rankin Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052. The nearest other daycare we list is Rankin II Head Start, 0.1 miles away.