Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Durham Head Start-main Site
Durham, NC
· Durham County
215 SEMINARY AVENUE,
Durham, NC 27701
Quick Facts
Capacity
129 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32002086
License Holder
FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES RISING, INC
License Issued
Mar 27, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets all enhanced requirements
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About the Provider
DURHAM HEAD START-MAIN SITE is a Five Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 129 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-11 | 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. The new staff person, who began employment on 5/6/26, did not have verification on file that the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy had been reviewed with her. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-12 | 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. Permission to administer Benadryl to a child expired on 9/17/25. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-29 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The lunch today needed a grain (bread) to meet the NC Child Care nutrition requirements. Bread was listed on the menu for today. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Two children in classroom space #7 were under 15 months of age and needed a feeding schedule. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | 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. Permission to administer an Epi-Pen to a child in classroom space #2 expired on 4/14/25. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-03 | 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. (1) Perscribed medication for ADHD for a child in classroom space #2 was unlocked. (2) A bottle of Zyrtec (over the counter medication) for a child in classroom space #3 was unlocked. (3) A bottle of allergy medication and a jar of Vaseline for a child in classroom space #4 was unlocked. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child's file did list a hospital preference. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. An authorization form for a tube of hydrocortisone did not have date and the amount to apply. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | 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. One staff hired 2/6/23 did not have verification of First aide on file. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | 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. One staff hired on 2/6/23 did not have verification CPR completion on file. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-16 | 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 for space #11 was dated 5/8/23. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. One staff did not complete her First Aid training within the 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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. One (1) did not completed CPR with her 90 days. of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #3 and #4 did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-12 | 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 March 25,2022, A staff member engaged in using profanity and throwing paper on the classroom floor in the presence of children. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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