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Red Springs Head Start Center
Red Springs, NC
· Robeson County
931 WEST 3RD AVE HWY 71,
Red Springs, NC 28377
Quick Facts
Capacity
195 children
Age Range
2 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 843-5825
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
78000202
License Holder
SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC
License Issued
Oct 3, 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
Donesha McRae
2021-07-20 11:50:29
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I been trying to get up with y'all for the past 3 weeks give me a call at 910-965-3680 please so we can answer the question that y'all have for me......
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About the Provider
Red Springs Head Start Center (RSHSC) is located in Robeson County. It has been in operation for many years working hard to build young community leaders and workers. Please contact us at the center at 910-843-5825 for more information or to find out what programs your child can be enrolled in and what is available to you.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-10 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection is dated 9/3/24. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | 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. The vehicle registration for bus #54, expired 2/2025. The registration for bus #404, expired 8/2025. This was corrected by renewing each vehicles registration card and placing the correct current sticker on each vehicle. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | 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. 7 children were transported without having a photograph on the bus used to trasport the children. This was corrected by adding photographs to each child's emergency information on the buses used to transport children. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member hired 3/20/24, medical report is dated 4/10/2024. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member hired 3/20/24, screening is 4/13/25. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff member stated over the phone that she was hired 3/20/24. Her qualification letter is dated 4/15/24. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member hired 3/20/24, received their orientation 8/12/24- 8/16/2024. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #2, one staff member cared for (7) three-year-olds and (4) four-year-olds. This was corrected by removing one child and taking them to space #4. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | 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 staff member hired 3/20/24, stated over the phone that she began caring for children in April of 2024. Her signed policy is dated 8/16/2024. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | 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's certification expired 1/13/25. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | 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. One staff member's certification expired 1/13/25. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center's sanitation report is dated 10/19/23, with a provisional classification. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. Documentation was emailed from the head office. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. Documentation was emailed from the head office. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. Staff member filled out the questionnaire during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. Documentation dated 8/24/22, was emailed from head office. A new form was filled out during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member received 9.5 hours of training. Documentation was not on file for another staff member. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. Documentation was emailed from the head office. | |||
| 2023-10-04 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. Documentation was emailed from head office. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member received 10 hrs of orientation within their first 6 weeks of hire. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Upon arrival the last shelter in place drill was documented as 12/9/22. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Four vehicles used to transport children did not have a sign posted. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Documentation was not on fie for two staff members. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-19 | 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 fire inspection is dated 10/6/2021. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Weeds are protruding through the sand under several areas located under the climbing structures. | |||
| 2022-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last drill is dated for 4/4/21. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space#2, the activity plan was dated 5/16/22-5/20/22. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The last day on the menu was dated 5/27/22. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The last day on the menu was dated 5/27/22. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Information was on file more than 30 days after enrollment for two children. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Information was on file more than 30 days after enrollment for two children. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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