Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Washington Co. Head Start
Plymouth, NC
· Washington County
2668 US HWY 64 E,
Plymouth, NC 27962
Quick Facts
Capacity
34 children
Age Range
1 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
94000056
License Holder
ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL, INC.
License Issued
Mar 6, 2026
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
WASHINGTON CO. HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in PLYMOUTH NC, with a maximum capacity of 34 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation was not on file verifying a fire inspection was completed for March 2026. | |||
| 2025-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-12 | 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. Orange juice was not recorded as a substitute for bananas on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. | |||
| 2025-12-12 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. A clip board was observed on the diaper changing table in Space #1. Also, a staff member placed number cut-outs on the diaper changing table prior to posting on the wall in Space #1. A blanket and cot sheet were on the diaper changing table in Space #2. | |||
| 2025-12-12 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application was not on file for one employee hired 9/2/2025. | |||
| 2025-12-12 | 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. Documentation verifying completion of First Aid was not on file for one employee hired on 9/2/2025. | |||
| 2025-12-12 | 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. Documentation verifying completion of CPR was not on file for one employee hired on 9/2/2025. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A table beside the shade structure on the right side of the outdoor space had edges with sharp splintered wood. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | 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. In the bathroom in space #2, an unlabeled spray bottle containing Fabulouso was located on a shelf above the toilet. | |||
| 2025-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space two(2) daily attendance had not been recorded for 2/7/24. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-20 | 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 one(1) the outlet beside the blue rocking chair was missing a safety plug. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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. In space three3) in four(4)out of eight(8) cubbies there were plastic pouch storage bags containing a toothbrush and tooth brush cover. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Documentation of completion of Health and Safety trainings were not on file for three (3) staff members. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | 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. Oatmeal, peaches, bananas, peanut/seed butter and milk was posted to be served for breakfast. Today's menu substitution posted after the breakfast was served reflected oatmeal, peaches, bananas and milk were to be served. Oatmeal, peaches and milk were served. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. The security camera system housed in Space 2 which designated for the care of children ages one (1) to two (2) years. The monitor was in use and visible by the children in the space. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | 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 Ascepticare Disinfectant Spray was stored on a high shelf in the bathroom of Space 2. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | 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. In Space 1, designated for the care of children under age 3, a roll of plastic bags was hung near the changing table and cots. The bags were unrolled and hanging below five feet. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two (2) individuals hired on 1/24/22 did not receive 16 hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Three (3) staff persons did not receive the required number of on-going training hours. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One individual hired on 8/2/21 did not have documentation of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions training on file. | |||
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