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Best Headstart Programs in Havelock, NC

Compare 1 headstart programs in Havelock. Average rating: 4.45/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Havelock, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.45/5
Parent reviews
41
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Havelock has 1 licensed headstart programs with 41 parent reviews averaging 4.45/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28532 zip code, averaging 4.45 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Havelock

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Excel Vi
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    610 Fontana Blvd, Havelock, NC · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

    Parents consistently praise EXCEL VI for its caring and nurturing staff who treat children like their own. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with strong satisfaction regarding classroom organization, educational programs, and daily communication. The facility is noted as clean with age-appropriate activities.

    Loving and attentive staffclean facilityage-appropriate rooms and activitieseducational programs

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Havelock

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Havelock, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Havelock zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
285326
4.45
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Havelock (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Havelock based on parent reviews

Godette Child Development Center

4.7(1)

125 Old Godette School Road, Havelock, NC

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Daycare types in Havelock

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 2

Headstart Programs in Havelock, North Carolina

There are 1 headstart programs in Havelock, North Carolina, making up 17% of the 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Havelock have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Havelock, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Havelock

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Godette Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
4.7
Address
125 Old Godette School Road, Havelock, NC
Phone
(252) 447-5059

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Havelock, North Carolina, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Havelock have an average Google rating of 4.45 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Havelock, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Havelock offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Havelock for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Havelock must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.