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Southern Avenue Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 233
- a week, county median
- $183
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About Southern Avenue Head Start
Southern Avenue Head Start is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 233 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 233 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 487-9800 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 233 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Southern Avenue Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$162
Toddler
Center$159
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$132
Home daycare$136
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$93
State record
Inspection reports for Southern Avenue Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 233 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #26002018
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Records and paperwork 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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Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 28, 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
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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
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FAQ
Questions about Southern Avenue Head Start
Is Southern Avenue Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Southern Avenue Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Southern Avenue Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 9 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 Southern Avenue Head Start care for?
233, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Southern Avenue Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Southern Avenue Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 487-9800 to confirm.
How much does Southern Avenue Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 487-9800 to ask.
What is Southern Avenue Head Start's phone number?
(910) 487-9800.
Where is Southern Avenue Head Start?
2229 Southern Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28306. The nearest other daycare we list is Leap of Faith Christian Preschool, 0.3 miles away.