Fairview Head Start
453 Fairview Road, Sylva, NC
Fairview School Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 46
- a week, county median
- $84
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About
About Fairview School Pre-K
Fairview School Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Sylva, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 586-2819 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Fairview School Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $84 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 School Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #50000120
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- 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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May 20, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
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 22, 2026
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
May 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Fairview School Pre-K
Is Fairview School Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Fairview School Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Fairview School Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 School Pre-K care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Fairview School Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Fairview School Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 586-2819 to confirm.
How much does Fairview School Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 586-2819 to ask.
What is Fairview School Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 586-2819.
Where is Fairview School Pre-K?
251 Big Orange Way, Sylva, NC 28779.