Donald S. Collins Early Learning Center
120 West Street, Black Mountain, NC
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Black Mountain Primary School Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $175
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About Black Mountain Primary School Head Start
Black Mountain Primary School Head Start is a licensed child care center in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Black Mountain Primary School Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $175 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Black Mountain Primary School Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #11000514
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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May 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
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 state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Jan 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Black Mountain Primary School Head Start
Is Black Mountain Primary School Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Black Mountain Primary School Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Black Mountain Primary School Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Black Mountain Primary School Head Start care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Black Mountain Primary School Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Black Mountain Primary School Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
How much does Black Mountain Primary School Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 252-2495 to ask.
What is Black Mountain Primary School Head Start's phone number?
(828) 252-2495.
Where is Black Mountain Primary School Head Start?
301 East State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool, under 0.1 miles away.