Yancey County Head Start Center
76 Roland Street, Burnsville, NC
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Burnsville Elementary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Burnsville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
Programs
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Burnsville Elementary Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Yancey County has a median price of $123 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
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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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
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
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2023
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
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 682-4515 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 682-4515 to ask.
(828) 682-4515.
395 Burnsville School Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. The nearest other daycare we list is Genesis Academy, 0.5 miles away.