Thomasville Head Start
406 DUKE STREET, THOMASVILLE, NC 27360Childery 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.4 / 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 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 Medication Administration (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
In space 1 a child did not have a signed permission form to administer medication for "Ventolin Inhaler" . In space 2 - a child did not have
May 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs. . **A Staff Member in a Classroom…
with children who are three (3) years old was observed on camera displaying aggressive behavior/interaction with a child. While s
Oct 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Equipment and Furnishings Were Not in Good Repair.
I observed some "raised sharp" areas along the fence on the playground used by children who are two(2) and three(3) years old. These areas span the scope of the fence and are accessible to the children. Violation confirmed corre
- Safe Pick-up and Delivery Procedures Were Not Communicated to Parents And/or Were Not Posted Where They Can Be Seen by the Parents.
I did not observe the safe-pick-up procedures posted at the facility. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/6/2024
Dec 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Center Has Not Passed Required Sanitation Inspection and Received an Approved or Superior Rating.
The last approved sanitation inspection expired on September 22, 2022. The provider did not contact Environmental Service prior to the inspection expiration date. Violation confirmed cor
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