Five Star Center License
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Pasquotank Head Start
Elizabeth City, NC
· Pasquotank County
409 BANK STREET,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Quick Facts
Capacity
80 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
70000021
License Holder
ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL, INC.
License Issued
Mar 3, 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
Reviews
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2025-10-26 18:48:56
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
i used to go here a long time ago around 2014 or so, from what i remember, i had a fun and memorable time at headstart
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About the Provider
PASQUOTANK HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 80 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The EMC Plan was posted; however, the individuals listed as responsible were past employees. The people identified to make decisions were only identified as “teacher”. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space 3, a container of EPI pens for DM expired on 2/2025 and had not been returned to the parent. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One provider, hired on 9/5/23, did not have documentation on file that their health information had been updated since 9/5/23. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | 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 provider, hired on 9/5/23, did not have documentation on file that their emergency information had been updated since 9/5/23. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include a Medical Action Plan for two (2) children. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space 1, EH had a Medical Action Plan that expired on 2/20/25. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-04 | 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 at the center on 8/25/23 and a current approved inspection had not yet been completed. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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. Packages of 75% alcohol wipes with keep out of reach of children and eye/skin irritant warnings were stored in an bottom drawer of an unlocked file cabinet in space 1. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The seat on the plastic bench on the left-hand side of the playground was loose and shifted if a person tried to sit on it. One tricycle was observed to have rust on the bar across the back of the wheels. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff record was not on site and available for review. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS portal showed that eight of the providers had not completed the process. | |||
| 2024-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-01 | 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, the file cabinet was locked but the key had been left in the lock. An aerosol can of Asepticare disinfectant was stored in one of the drawers. | |||
| 2024-03-01 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident reports for IE dated 9/25/23 and the report for MM dated 9/18/23 did not include the parent signature, date, name of the person who completed the form, who contacted the parent, the date and time of the contact, or the signature of the person completing the form. The incident report for CC dated 11/21/23 did not include information on who completed the form, date and time of contact, or signature of the person who completed the form. | |||
| 2024-03-01 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were 2 hard plastic traffic cones that were chipped and broken with sharp edges. There was also a 12 inch patch of the Pour and Play surfacing where the top layer has peeled off and needs to be repaired. | |||
| 2024-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-040L |
| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-040L |
| 2023-11-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-040L |
| 2023-11-09 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. It was reported that there are times when a staff member leaves the classroom to take a child to the office. During this time a teacher from the other classroom stands in the hall to help supervise both classrooms. | |||
| 2023-11-09 | Violation | 872 | .1803 |
| Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. A report was received that a staff member pinched a child. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-13 | 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 was completed on 8/30/22 and documentation of a current inspection was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the bathroom, between space 1 and space 3, the lid on the water tank of 1 toilet was cracked and chipped with a sharp edge. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 4, ML had a permission form for Ventolin HFA that was signed but not dated by the parent. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | 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 had a report on file that had her signature but was not signed by a medical professional. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One provider, hired on 7/11/23, did not have documentation on file that the following topics were completed during orientation: An explanation of the role of State and local government agencies in the regulation of child care, their impact on the operation of the center, and their availability as a resource; An explanation of the employee’s obligation to cooperate with representatives of State and local government agencies during visits and investigations; Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Review of the center’s handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In the bathroom between spaces 1 and 3, there was a toilet paper holder that was broken and hanging open. The latches created a protrusion hazard. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, a child size chair was missing the back panel and a traffic cone had a 4 inch broken edge. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | 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 3, a container of Excedrin Extra Strength Tylenol was stored in an unlocked cabinet over the sink. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for December 2022 was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 718 | .0605(m)(2) |
| Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. The pivot point to the ground measured 7 feet 10 inches and the fall zone from the swing to the wall of the building measured 14 feet 10 inches. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed for the month of September 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | 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 spaces 1 and 2, there were containers of Clorox wipe located in unlocked cabinets located over the sink. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of a completed playground inspection was unavailable for September 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. A review of the plan was last completed with staff on 9/7/21. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff record was not available for C. Jones. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One file reviewed today had a staff development plan that was last completed 8/17/21. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, enrolled on 8/29/22, did not have a medical exam on file for review today. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | 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 One child, enrolled on 8/29/22 did not have documentation of immunizations on file. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two files, out of 8 reviewed, did not document the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. A review of the EPR plan was last completed with staff on 9/7/21. | |||
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