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Cada Hertford County Head Start / Ehs Center
Ahoskie, NC
· Hertford County
215 WEST MODLIN ROAD,
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Quick Facts
Capacity
126 children
Age Range
1 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 209-8569
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
46000125
License Holder
CHOANOKE AREA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF N.C., INC
License Issued
Mar 20, 2026
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
CADA HERTFORD COUNTY HEAD START / EHS CENTER is a Five Star Center License in AHOSKIE NC, with a maximum capacity of 126 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-12 | 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. In space 117, one (1) aerosol can of Microban sanitizer spray, and one (1) aerosol can of Glade air freshener was observed in an unlocked cabinet. The cabinet was locked during the visit. | |||
| 2026-03-12 | Violation | 1422 | .2506(c) |
| Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises. In an unlocked storage shed, in the outdoor play area, several bottles of cleaning supplies were observed. The storage shed was locked during the visit. | |||
| 2026-03-12 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Medication authorization from the parent and the health care provider expired and was not updated within the required six (6) months, for J. Phillips, B. Cherry, and A. Philips. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Spaces #109 and #111, appropriate to the children in care. The last posted activity plan was dated 10/10/2025. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. First Aid Training was not on file for review for S. Goldsby. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. CPR Training was not on file for review for S. Goldsby. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not on file for review for S. Goldsby. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space #111. The activity posted was dated March 24-28, 2025. An activity plan was not posted in Space #109. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Tubes of toothpaste labeled keep out of reach of children was in on a shelf below 5ft. from the floor in Space 111 and in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in Space #119. The top on a storage container was cracked exposing sharp edges on the toddler playground. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The criminal background check renewal process was not completed and valid qualification letter received prior to the expiration date of the previous letter on file for two staff members. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. A seat on bus #117 was torn exposing the upholstery to children. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction on two buses used to transport children. | |||
| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-074L |
| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-11 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not recorded for several children from October 2, 2024, to October 10, 2024. | |||
| 2024-10-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. An active ant bed in space accessible to children was observed near the shed near the storage building and paint was peeling from the wheel at the back left side of the preschool playground. | |||
| 2024-10-11 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not o file verifying outdoor play inspections were completed for May 2024 and June 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for nine (9) children on April 10, 2024, and six (6) children on April 8, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not posted or available for review in Spaces # 111 and 116. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked plastic cup exposing sharp edges was on a shelf accessible to children in Space 119, Clean Em Touch Disinfectant wipes labeled keep out of reach of children with additional warnings were stored in areas below 5ft from the finished floor in Spaces # 111, 112 and in the bathroom between spaces 116 and 117. An aerosol can of Mac Premium Start Fluid was in a crate behind the driver's seat on bus #117. A small container of hand sanitizer with a labeled keep out of reach of children was stored on a counter below 5ft from the floor in Space #109. Two sections of the black border enclosing the surfacing on the playground were cracked exposing sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | 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. Furniture polish and disinfectant spray in aerosol dispensed containers were in an unlocked closet in Space #111, an unlocked bathroom is the cafeteria, and on top of a wall cabinet in Space #109. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization forms were not on file and available for review for asthma medication for four children enrolled. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic grocery bags were inside cubbies below 5ft from the finished floor in Space #110 serving children two years old. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was not completed on or before the date of the previous inspection dated September 26, 2022. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was not completed on or before the expiration date of September 13, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not documented for children enrolled in Spaces 112, 117 and 119 between the dates of September 15, 2023, to September 27, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space #117. The lesson plan posted was dated from September 11, 202, to September 15, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. An EpiPen observed in Space #110 for a child enrolled was not in the original container. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On April 28, 2023, a staff member interacted with a child in a manner that was not nurturing or appropriate when the staff member pushed on the upper back of the child. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's purse was observed in a chair accessible to children in Space #118. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. Documentation was not on file to verify first aid training was completed for one employee hired on 3/20/2017 that was observed working in the NC Pre-K classroom. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. Documentation was not on file to verify CPR training was completed for one employee hired on 3/20/2017 that was observed working in the NC Pre-K classroom. | |||
| 2023-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation was not on file verifying fire drills were completed for the months of October 2021 through June 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | 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. Documentation was not on file verifying shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were practiced every three months from October 2021 through June 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Documentation was not on file verifying the facility's developed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with two staff hired December 1, 2021 and August 19, 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Documentation was not on file verifying a staff member, whose date of employment was December 1, 2021, completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
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