Five Star Center License
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Southern Avenue Head Start
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
2229 SOUTHERN AVENUE,
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Quick Facts
Capacity
233 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 483-3782
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002018
License Holder
ACTION PATHWAYS, INC.
License Issued
Nov 26, 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
License Conditions: Other - Room L children greater than or equal to 3 yrs only.
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About the Provider
Head Start is a Federally funded child development program that provides free social and educational opportunities for income eligible children from ages 0-5, including children with special needs and pregnant women. The program is designed to prepare eligible children with essential skills needed to enter the public school system.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) The individual written feeding plan was not available for one of the seven children enrolled. This was corrected with the administrator made a copy from the child's file and posted it in the classroom. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection completed was September 4, 2024. The operator did not obtain an approved fire inspection within twelve months of the previous inspection. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In Space #A, there was one child that did not have a written feeding plan posted. The infant feeding plan was on file, however, the infant feeding plan was not complete. This was corrected when the teacher showed me the completed infant feeding plan that was completed and signed by the parent. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 #K, there was one electrical outlet that did not contain a safety plug. This was corrected when the administrator covered the electrical outlet with a safety plug. | |||
| 2025-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-04 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A child care provider, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information. This was corrected by having the child care provider to complete the emergency information form and the Education Coordinator maintaining it on file. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed August 29, 2023. The current fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current fire inspection is dated for September 4, 2024. This was corrected when the fire inspection was emailed on September 4, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). The individual written feeding plan was not completed for seven (7) of the seven (7) children enrolled. | |||
| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-185L |
| 2024-08-28 | 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 #K, there was a bottle of sanitizer and a bottle of disinfectant stored on a shelf less than five feet from the floor. This was corrected when the administrator removed the items and placed on a top of a cabinet greater than five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 505 | .0901(e) |
| Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Drinking water was not freely available to children during outdoor play for children in Space #L. This was corrected when the children were provided water when returning indoors. The administrator reminded the staff members that drinking water will need to be accessible outdoors. | |||
| 2023-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-03 | 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 #L, there were three outlets that were missing safety plugs. This was corrected and safety plugs were placed in the outlets. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Following the audit by the NC DHHS Division of Child and Family Well-Being, Community Nutrition Services Section, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), resources regarding use of expired foods were sent to the operator. Additionally, on Monday, February 3, 2023, the CACFP instructed the operator to notify all parents by Friday, February 10, 2023 and submit the written documentation of the notification to them at that time. The operator had not notified parents at the time the visit began today, February 13, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. On February 3, 2023, a representative from the NC DHHS Division of Child and Family Well-Being, Community Nutrition Services Section, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), audited the child care program and identified nineteen (19) boxes of Iron Fortified Infant Cereal and sixteen (16) cans of Good Start Infant Formula with expiration dates between September and November 2022. It was further reported by staff that the expired cereal was fed to children. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(a), which requires: In child care centers, food shall be free from spoilage, filth, or contamination and shall be safe for human consumption. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-09 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. An approved fire inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. | |||
| 2022-11-09 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. In space #L, there were three children, under one year of age, and there were four children, one year of age. | |||
| 2022-11-09 | 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 #L, there was one electrical outlet that was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
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