Five Star Center License
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Rankin Ii Head Start
Gastonia, NC
· Gaston County
304 N HIGHLAND ST,
Gastonia, NC 28052
Quick Facts
Capacity
70 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 866-6345
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000174
License Holder
GASTON COMMUNITY ACTION INC.
License Issued
Dec 23, 2025
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:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 Space #2, was one epinephrine injection pen that expired on November 30, 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on August 25, 2025, in Space #4, had a medical exam completed on September 26, 2025. The medical exam was due to be completed by September 23, 2025. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-072L |
| 2025-02-18 | 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, T. Dacus, employed on September 2, 2008, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of December 20, 2024. A new qualification letter was not received until February 6, 2025._________________________________________________ | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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, T. Dacus, employed on September 2, 2008, did not have a qualification letter on file for review from December 20, 2024, through February 6, 2025. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-15 | 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 #1, one child was not signed out on 5/8/2024 and 5/13/2024. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 5/3/2024. In space #4, one child was not signed in on 5/6/2024. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In space #3, an electric fan was observed on top of a shelf accessible to children that was not mounted nor contained a mesh guard. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | 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, BIC Cover-It correction fluid with multiple safety warnings and Equate nail polish remover stating “keep out of reach of children” were observed on top of a cubby less than a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. In an unlocked cabinet in space #1, Gain aroma boost laundry detergent, Mr. Clean disinfectant wipes, Lysol disinfectant wipes, and Wizard the magic of fresh room mist with multiple safety warnings, were observed on a shelf within the unlocked cabinet less than a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. In space #1, two tubes of Kid's Crest Cavity Protection sparkle fun toothpaste were observed in an unlocked drawer less than five feet from the floor accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Non-aerosol sanitizing solutions, approved disinfectants, detergent solutions, hand antiseptics, and hand lotions shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept inaccessible to children or in locked storage. Bulk soaps shall be kept inaccessible to children. In space #1, the disinfectant solution was observed on the counter behind the sink faucet accessible to children and the sanitizer solution was observed on a shelf less than a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820(c). | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on September 6, 2022. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1, seven cots with sleeping children were spaced less than eighteen inches apart, approximately twelve inches between each cot without a partition. In space #3, five cots with sleeping children were spaced less than eighteen inches apart, approximately twelve inches between each cot without a partition. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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