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Gates County Head Start

Gates, NC · Gates County
448 NC HWY 37 N, Gates, NC 27937
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Quick Facts

Capacity
20 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (252) 482-4495
448 NC HWY 37 N
Gates, NC 27937
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
37000060
License Issued
Feb 26, 2026
Expired
May 17, 2022
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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GATES COUNTY HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in GATES NC, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate 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
2026-04-27 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-04-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-04-16 Violation 209 GS 110-91(1)&(4-5)
Children used space that was not approved. The group was observed using the outdoor playground assigned to the elementary school children.
2026-04-16 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 cabinet near the art center was unlocked and contained 12 bottles of Germicidal Ultra Bleach, 12 canisters of Clorox Disinfectant wipes, 3 Bottles of Fabric Freshener, and 3 aerosol cans of Asepticare Disinfectant Spray.
2026-04-16 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live mouse was observed in the cafeteria. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b).
2025-12-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-12-17 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 bottle of Closure Cleaner and Odor Remover was stored out of reach of children in a cabinet locked with a child-safety latch but was not maintained in locked storage.
2025-01-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-01-16 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. Emergency medications must be stored 5 feet above the floor. The Ready to Go backpack was located on the floor by the door to the room and contained an asthma inhaler.
2025-01-16 Violation 1823 .0607(d)(10)
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File monitored today did not include a medical action plan for one child’s asthma inhaler.
2024-10-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-10-01 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One therapist, who removed a child from the classroom, did not have documentation of a CBC on file.
2024-10-01 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) therapists, who removed children from the classroom for services, did not have a qualifying letter on file and available for review.
2024-10-01 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan available for review was last reviewed on 8/24/23.
2024-10-01 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was grass growing on the sand surfacing on the fenced playground.

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