CHERRYVILLE HEAD START
CHERRYVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address203 N ELM STREET CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021 (704) 435-8946
CountyGaston
Phone(704) 435-8946
Operating details
Capacity40
License dateMarch 9, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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203 N ELM STREET CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021 (704) 435-8946, CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/9/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 103/9/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106
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 most recent approved fire inspection was completed on October 28, 2025. The fire inspection was due to be completed by September 24, 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/9/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
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. One staff member employed on February 24, 2026, one staff member employed on June 13, 2022, and one staff member employed on September 2, 2025, were not entered into the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) Provider Portal. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/9/2026
.0607(e) — Violation #1824
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The facility’s last annual Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was reviewed and updated on December 10, 2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/9/2026
.1102(g) — Violation #1897
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 employed on September 2, 2025, did not have receipt of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$750/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CHERRYVILLE, Gaston County
- Capacity: 40
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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