Beaufort Head Start Center
689 FLANDERS FILTER ROAD, WASHINGTON, NC 27889Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Person Identified as the Person or Alternate Person Responsible for Carrying Out the Emergency Medical Care Plan Was Not on the Premises at All Times…
and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The emergency medical care plan listed a staff member designated as a
Aug 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Parent’s Statement Includes the Child’s Name and Date of Enrollment and the Date the Parent Signed the Statement.
The enrollment date was not documented on five out the the six children's files reviewed. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Medications Including Prescription and Non-prescription Items Were Not Stored in a Locked Cabinet or Other Locked Container.
The first aid kit, located on bus 22, contained sting relief medication, antiseptic towels, ammonia inhalants, and iodine. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- All Vehicles Used to Transport Children Were Not Free of Hazards.
On both busses used to transport the children, on 6 seat belt seats, the padding had torn upholstery that allowed children to remove the interior foam padding. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provi
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