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Highland Charter Head Start
Gastonia, NC
· Gaston County
324 NORTH HIGHLAND STREET,
Gastonia, NC 28052
Quick Facts
Capacity
135 children
Age Range
2 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 861-2283
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000540
License Holder
GASTON COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
License Issued
Mar 23, 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
Head Start is a national program that aims to promote school readiness in our youngest children. Children can enter Head Start at age 3 or 4 in the fall and continue for one or two years in the program.
Gaston Community Action's Head Start Program has 8 Head Start centers and serves 650 children in Gaston and Lincoln Counties. Each Head Start center is designed to meet the needs of the children, families and cultures that they serve.
Gaston Community Action's Head Start Program has 8 Head Start centers and serves 650 children in Gaston and Lincoln Counties. Each Head Start center is designed to meet the needs of the children, families and cultures that they serve.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-054L |
| 2025-05-01 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-30 | 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). One (1) staff member, Lindsey Littlejohn, employed on August 23, 2024, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of January 17, 2025. A new qualification letter was not received until February 10, 2025. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | 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. One (1) staff member, Lindsey Littlejohn, employed on August 23, 2024, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of January 17, 2025. The staff member did not have a current staff qualification letter on file for review from January 17, 2025, through February 09, 2025. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-05 | 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 #1, one (1) tube of Colgate Kids Cavity Protection toothpaste, two (2) tubes of Crest Kids Cavity Protection toothpaste, one (1) tube of Aim toothpaste, two (2) aerosol cans of Lysol disinfectant spray, one (1) aerosol can of True Living disinfectant spray, (1) spray bottle of Lysol multi-surface cleaner, and one (1) spray bottle of Value cleaner with bleach were in an unlocked closet and accessible to children. In space #4, two (2) aerosol cans of Walgreens disinfectant spray, one (1) aerosol can of Chase’s Clean Home disinfectant spray, one (1) spray bottle of Power House glass cleaner, one (1) aerosol can of Wizard air freshener, one (1) aerosol can of Homebright disinfectant spray, and one (1) aerosol can of Scrubfree bathroom cleaner were in an unlocked closet and accessible to children with the key in the lock. One (1) gallon jug of Zep neutral pH floor cleaner, one (1) Deb aerosol can of foam hand soap, one (1) spray bottle of Buckeye Eco glass cleaner, one (1) gallon jug of Step germicidal cleaner and deodorant, (1) bottle of Power House glass cleaner wipes, and one (1) Home Store glass and surface cleaner were observed in the unlocked janitorial supply closet located in the hallway and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-20 | 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. In space #102, two children were not signed out on 9/18/2023. In space #105, one child was not signed in on 9/19/2023. In space #106, sixteen children were not signed out on 9/19/2023. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #104, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children above the counter. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | 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 #103, four alcohol prep pads and two antiseptic towelettes with safety warnings stating, "keep out of reach of children; if swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away," were observed in a first aid kit. The unlocked first aid kit containing the hazardous products was located in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff employed on 9/5/2023 did not complete 6 hours of orientation training on the required topics within the first two weeks of employment. One staff employed on 7/7/2023 did not complete the first two week orientation training until 9/13/2023. One staff employed on 3/21/2023 did not complete the first two week orientation training until 4/20/2023. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On one bus used to transport children, foam padding was exposed on four of the safety harness seats. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | 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 acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy for one staff employed on 7/7/2023 and one staff employed on 8/25/2023 was not on file for review. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Per self-report, one (1) child was left unattended in space #103 for approximately two (2) minutes. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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