Clinton Head Start
606-A COLLEGE STREET, CLINTON, NC 28328Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Center.
The most recent copy of summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the facility. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
The activity plan posted in space #10 was dated October 21-25, 2024. A new activity plan was posted during the visit dated October 28-November1, 2024. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Apr 22, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
On April 12, 2024 a child was left unattended in a classroom for approximately six minutes. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2024
Dec 14, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
A teacher video two children in a physical altercation rather than intervening and demonstrating appropriate behavior. Violation confirmed corrected by letter rece
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