Creative Academy Learning Center
1109 Royall Avenue, Goldsboro, NC
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Royall Avenue Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 199
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $153
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About Royall Avenue Head Start
Royall Avenue Head Start is a licensed child care center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 199 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 199 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Royall Avenue Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wayne County has a median price of $153 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$153
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$138
Home daycare$135
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$125
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Royall Avenue Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 199 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #96000022
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 5, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Transportation 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
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
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
Dec 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
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
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Royall Avenue Head Start
Is Royall Avenue Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Royall Avenue Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on November 5, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Royall Avenue Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 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 Royall Avenue Head Start care for?
199, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Royall Avenue Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Royall Avenue Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Royall Avenue Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 734-1178 to ask.
What is Royall Avenue Head Start's phone number?
(919) 734-1178.
Where is Royall Avenue Head Start?
601 Royall Ave, Goldsboro, NC 27534. The nearest other daycare we list is Wages Bryan Sutton Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.