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Leathers/meachem Head Start

Durham, NC · Durham County
908 LIBERTY STREET, Durham, NC 27701
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Quick Facts

Capacity
170 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 536-5560
908 LIBERTY STREET
Durham, NC 27701
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32002085
Expired
Feb 1, 2021
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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Head Start is a national, federally funded preschool program servicing children and families. Head Start is designed to provide a quality education for young children and help parents establish goals designed to aid the entire family. Children who come to Head Start have access to the following:

*Assessments to Identify Strengths & Challenges
*Individual Educational Programs
*Nutritious Meals & Snacks (USDA approved)
*Health & Dental Programs
*Field Trips and much more.

Head Start also serves children with disabilities. Each identified child has an Individualized Education Plan. Collaboration with Durham Public Schools enhances the transition to public school after the Head Start experience.

We encourage children to be actively engaged in learning activities. Children will develop school readiness skills in reading, writing, math, science, language, etc. The child with a learning environment that will support social , intellectual, physical and emotional development.
Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-12-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-12-12 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, inhale, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Lysol and other hazardous chemical were store accessible to children in space H & I.
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. Albuterol Sulfate authorization form did not have dates to administer.
2023-09-12 Violation 849 .0803(12)
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In a pre-k classroom an Epinephrine Injection expired on 4/21.
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. A staff hired on 2/28/23 didn't have verification for completing First Aid training.
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. A staff hired on 2/28/23 didn't have verification of completing CPR training.
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. Activity plans for space #5 and #6 was dated for the week of 5/8/23.
2023-01-25 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-02-15 Unannounced Inspection No

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