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Sylva, NC 28779 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fairview Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 40
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About Fairview Head Start
Fairview Head Start is a licensed child care center in Sylva, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 586-4245 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fairview Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$166
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$84
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$48
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Fairview Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #50000024
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Other rules 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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See all 8 visits
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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
Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Fairview Head Start
Is Fairview Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Fairview Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fairview Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Fairview Head Start care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Fairview Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Fairview Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 586-4245 to confirm.
How much does Fairview Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 586-4245 to ask.
What is Fairview Head Start's phone number?
(828) 586-4245.
Where is Fairview Head Start?
453 Fairview Road, Sylva, NC 28779.