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Newton Head Start

Newton, NC · Catawba County
249 EAST N STREET, Newton, NC 28658
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 464-1108
249 EAST N STREET
Newton, NC 28658
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
18000478
Expired
Jun 27, 2018
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 federally funded Center Based Preschool Program that provides comprehensive services including education, health, nutrition, social services, and parent involvement, to income eligible children ages 0-5 and their families. Applications are accepted throughout the year. New students may begin anytime during the year when openings occur. Each child is assigned points according to the Eligibility Priority Grid. If the center is full, children will be placed on the wait-list until an opening occurs. A letter of acceptance will be mailed to the families.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2024-01-11 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-26 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Outdoor Space 2, the spikes used to hold the plastic border and ramp in place were protruding above the plastic border pieces approximately one to two inches. The assistant director hammered the spikes so they were flush with the plastic border and ramp pieces.
2023-01-26 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 2, one aerosol can was stored in a cabinet above five feet with a cabinet restraint device used to "lock" the cabinet. The assistant director removed the aerosol can from the classroom and placed it in the locked storage closet in the laundry room.
2022-09-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-09-27 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 3, two containers of disinfecting wipes with additional warnings and first aid instructions were stored in an unlocked cabinet above five feet. In Space 6, one container of disinfecting wipes with additional warnings and first aid instructions was stored in an unlocked cabinet above five feet.
2022-02-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-02-09 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. In Space 1, one (1) container of over-the-counter oral medication was stored in an unlocked Ready-to-Go bag above five (5) feet.
2022-02-09 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Outdoor Space 2, the fence along the back fence-line by the tree by the birdhouse has a spot with exposed barbs along the bottom at a gap less than three and one-half (3 1/2) inches.
2022-02-09 Violation 811 .0604(a)
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In Space 1, one (1) bottle of White-Out correction fluid was stored in an unlocked drawer.

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