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Barnardsville School Head Start

20 Hillcrest Dr, Barnardsville, NC 28709
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$165
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About Barnardsville School Head Start

Barnardsville School Head Start is a licensed child care center in Barnardsville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

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Programs

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AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Barnardsville School Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $165 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Buncombe County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$165
Home daycare$160

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$138

School age

Center$135
Home daycare$185

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Barnardsville School Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#11000394
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Barnardsville School Head Start

Is Barnardsville School Head Start licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Barnardsville School Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Barnardsville School Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Barnardsville School Head Start care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Barnardsville School Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Barnardsville School Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.

How much does Barnardsville School Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 252-2495 to ask.

What is Barnardsville School Head Start's phone number?

(828) 252-2495.

Where is Barnardsville School Head Start?

20 Hillcrest Dr, Barnardsville, NC 28709. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids Care, 5.5 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).