Five Star Center License
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Dunn Head Start Learning Center
Dunn, NC
· Harnett County
670 EAST JOHNSON STREET,
Dunn, NC 28335
Quick Facts
Capacity
85 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
43000498
License Holder
JOHNSTON-LEE-HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
License Issued
Oct 23, 2025
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
DUNN HEAD START LEARNING CENTER is a Five Star Center License in DUNN NC, with a maximum capacity of 85 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-14 | 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. Staff member, I.M. did not complete a certification in First Aid training prior to the expiration date of 3-11-25. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | 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. Staff member, I.M. did not complete a certification in CPR training prior to the expiration date of 3-11-25. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-28 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The door to the kitchen was not locked and no staff members were present in the kitchen. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2808(e), which states: Children shall not be in the kitchen except when participating in a supervised activity. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-022L |
| 2024-01-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-14 | 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. Zep disinfecting wipes were stored on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet in space 7. Bleach was stored on a shelf above the sink in the kitchen, which was not locked at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's bag was observed in a chair, not out of reach of the children in space 3. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-31 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plans posted in spaces 5 and 6 were dated for 7-24-23 to 7-28-23. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-11 | 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. The arrival time was not recorded for one child present in space 6. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 3 was dated for 2-6-23 to 2-10-23. | |||
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu in the lobby was dated 2-6-23 to 2-10-23. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-04 | 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 vegetable substitution for lunch was not recorded on the menu prior to the service of the meal. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | 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. A new First Aid course was not completed prior to the 8-13-22 expiration date of the previous certification for one staff member with a hire date of 8-9-10. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | 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. A new CPR course was not completed prior to the 8-13-22 expiration date of the previous certification for one staff member with a hire date of 8-9-10. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | 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. Verification of completion of the training was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 4-1-22. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's bag was stored on a low shelf in an unlocked cabinet, not out of reach of the children as required. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' | |||
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