Oxford Head Start
101 HLLSIDE DRIVE, OXFORD, NC 27565Childery 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 First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in First Aid Appropriate to the Age of Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K. Hunt did not take First Aid within 90 days of hire
- All Staff Did Not Successfully Complete Certification in CPR Training Appropriate to the Age of the Children in Care.
Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. K. Hunt did not complete CPR within 90 days of hir
Sep 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
One classroom did not have a current activity plan posted. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/24/2025
Feb 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Individual Applications Were Not on File for Each Child.
One child did not have a application on file. During the visit the administrator emailed me a copy of the child's application that was off site. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Gates to the Fenced Outdoor Play Area Did Not Remain Closed While Children Occupied the area.The Fence Was Closed However There Is a Gap Between the Two Fence…
openings that close the fence, leaving room for children to get out. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from pro
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