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Rankin II Head Start

304 N Highland St, Gastonia, NC 28052
licensed capacity
70
a week, county median
$108
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About Rankin II Head Start

Rankin II Head Start is a licensed child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 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 8 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
70 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rankin II 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).

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Gaston County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Rankin II Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#36000174
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 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. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2025

  3. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025

  5. Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      A violation was found for which there is no item number.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 17, 2024

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 Rankin II Head Start

Is Rankin II Head Start licensed?

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

When was Rankin II Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rankin II Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 II Head Start care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Rankin II Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rankin II Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 866-6345 to confirm.

How much does Rankin II Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 866-6345 to ask.

What is Rankin II Head Start's phone number?

(704) 866-6345.

Where is Rankin II Head Start?

304 N Highland St, Gastonia, NC 28052. The nearest other daycare we list is Highland Charter Head Start, 0.1 miles away.

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