ROYALL AVENUE HEAD START
GOLDSBORO, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address601 ROYALL AVE GOLDSBORO, NC 27534 (919) 734-1178
CountyWayne
Phone(919) 734-1178
Operating details
Capacity199
SubsidiesY
License dateNovember 5, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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601 ROYALL AVE GOLDSBORO, NC 27534 (919) 734-1178, GOLDSBORO, NC 27534
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
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/5/2025
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2025
- Medium risk11/5/2025
.0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874
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 new staff did not sign the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/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: GOLDSBORO, Wayne County
- Capacity: 199
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
What parents actually pay
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