Five Star Center License
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Lincoln Park Head Start
Lincolnton, NC
· Lincoln County
140 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD,
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Quick Facts
Capacity
119 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
55000048
License Holder
GASTON COMMUNITY ACTION INC
License Issued
Mar 21, 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
Reviews
Matt
2021-05-04 15:28:45
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Will NEVER use this place! The customer service woman is an absolute b*tch!! Just calling and asking for information, she gets nasty and pontificates as if this rednecked baboon is somehow superior to anyone else. This person makes the very first impression...and it couldn't have been worse.
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About the Provider
LINCOLN PARK HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in LINCOLNTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 119 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. One electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall in the science activity area in space #6. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. One staff member, M. Freeman, employed on October 27, 2025, did not complete First Aid training. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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 staff member, T. Baylock, employed on October 13, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space #1, one child used the restroom then went to sit down at the table and began eating lunch without washing his hands. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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, four alcohol pre pads with multiple safety warnings were observed in the first aid kit located on a shelf above the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | 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, a tube of Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel was observed with the first aid kit supplies in a bucket located on the shelf above the handwashing sink. The medications manufacturers instructions included "keep out of reach of children" and "contact Poison Control if swallowed." Staff were unaware who the medication belonged to. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-09 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspections completed on 8/23/2023 and 9/5/2023 were completed by a staff member who did not complete playground safety certification training until 10/17/2023. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff employed on 4/28/2023 did not update their health questionnaire until 5/9/2024. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | 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. One staff employed on 4/28/2023 did not update their emergency information until 5/9/2024. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-30 | 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 substitute staff employed on July 7, 2023, did not have the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement on file for review. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | 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 823/2023. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 8/23/2023 and 8/24/2023 and six children were not signed out on 8/29/2023. In space #4, two children were not signed out on 8/24/2023, twelve children were not signed out on 8/25/2023, and one child was not signed out on 8/28/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. In space #1, one child's special diet was not posted in the classroom where children eat. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children enrolled on 8/23/2023, did not have an updated application on file to reflect a new allergy or chronic illness. One child's application was dated 7/11/2023 and the child's Medical Action Plan was issued on 8/22/2023. One child's application was dated 6/27/2023 and the child's Medical Action Plan was issued on 8/16/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #1, one opened can of Starbucks Double shot coffee drink was observed on a shelf above the sink accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A broken and shattered plastic bucket and plastic sand toy was observed on playground space #1. The cover to the green turtle sand box was broken and cracked with sharp edges on playground space #2. A 3-inch screw was observed in the mulch of the fall zone area on playground space #1. Staff removed the screw and broken toys during the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Standing water with live mosquito larvae was observed in the green turtle sand box on both playground space #1 and #2. Staff dumped the standing water during the visit and discarded both plastic sand boxes prior to children accessing the play area. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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