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Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center

Statesville, NC · Iredell County
532 BUFFALO SHOALS ROAD, Statesville, NC 28677
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Quick Facts

Capacity
40 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (704) 881-0760
532 BUFFALO SHOALS ROAD
Statesville, NC 28677
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
49000063
License Issued
Dec 2, 2025
Expired
Feb 18, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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I-CARE, Inc. is a private non-profit Community Action Agency that offers opportunities for low-income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The mission of I-CARE, Inc. is to enable and assist low-income people to attain skills, knowledge, motivation, and opportunities needed for them to become self-sufficient and independent.
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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open HoursMonday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-03-31 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-03-31 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. A wall in space 1 in the bathroom was in need of drywall repair.
2026-03-31 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. A hand cream was left on a child size table and in reach of children.
2025-10-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-05-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-08-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-08-28 Violation 824 GS 110-91(6); .0605((i)
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Fence in some areas needs to be repaired at the top where the fencing meets the pole.
2024-02-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-02 Violation 528 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu for the day was not posted. The menu was substituted and the cook had not changed the menu. The menu was changed by the kitchen staff.
2024-02-02 Violation 1301 GS 110-91(9)
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not done in classroom 1, space 1. This was corrected by teacher.
2023-09-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-02-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-21 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in place or lockdown drill has not been practiced since September of 2022. Center director conducted a Lockdown drill during the visit.
2022-12-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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