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Royall Avenue Head Start
Goldsboro, NC
· Wayne County
601 ROYALL AVE,
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 734-1737
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
96000022
License Holder
WAYNE ACTION GROUP FOR ECONOMIC SOLVENCY, INC.
License Issued
Nov 5, 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
WAGES Head Start & Early Head Start are quality comprehensive child and family development programs that serve pregnant women, infants and toddlers and their families, and preschool children ages three to five. The ultimate goal of WAGES Head Start & Early Head Start is to ensure that children enter kindergarten prepared to succeed and to give parents the tools they need to guarantee their child’s success.
The program offers center-based as well as home-based services. All centers are four and five star rated. WAGES also offers extended day services for families requiring additional program support to meet their needs due to work or school obligations. In addition to its focus on early education, WAGES Head Start also provides an array of health, dental, nutritional, and family services. As parental involvement is a strong component of the Head Start philosophy, the program works in partnership with the entire family.
The program offers center-based as well as home-based services. All centers are four and five star rated. WAGES also offers extended day services for families requiring additional program support to meet their needs due to work or school obligations. In addition to its focus on early education, WAGES Head Start also provides an array of health, dental, nutritional, and family services. As parental involvement is a strong component of the Head Start philosophy, the program works in partnership with the entire family.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursProgramming Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Extended Day Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-05 | 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. One new staff did not sign the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | 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. An outlet cover was missing in Classroom A. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Front passenger tire on bus 53 needs to be replaced. | |||
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-205A |
| 2024-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-12 | 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, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A pump spray bottle of air freshener labeled keep out of reach of children was stored in a drawer that was accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-16 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Documentation stating the dosage for diaper cream was not completed. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic sleeves from diaper were stored under an unlock cabinet accessible to two year old children. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Two feeding plans were not modified as the child needs changed. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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. An unlocked cabinet containing room spray was accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not completed for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the current week. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The sign in form was not completed for the children who arrived to the center. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The kitchen and the toddler room did not have a thermometer. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A closet door in the classroom designated for three year olds was unlocked with an aerosol can of disinfectant sitting on the shelf. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | 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 can of Lysol was sitting in the storage bin of the bus used to transport children. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs were missing from children's identifying information. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). A plastic trash bag containing soiled clothing was on the bottom shelf of the child's cubby. This was removed during the visit. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | 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. Daily sign in/out was not correct for all children present. Some were signed in on the bus log, others were signed into a different classroom. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The lunch served was not the same as the posted menu. This was due to supply issues/shortages. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Parts of a metal shelf were stored outside a classroom door leading to the playground. The shelf had begun to rust. When items are no longer needed or usable remove them from the premises. There are dumpsters on site at this location. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | 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. The cabinet containing aerosol spray was locked however the key was in the locked, therefor it did not meet the criteria for a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training was reviewed in three staff files. The training certificates were on file however a training log was not on file. You stated the logs are computer generated and you printed one to show us today. | |||
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