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Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $175
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About Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start
Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start is a licensed child care center in Asheville, 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 5 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) 299-0810 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Haw Creek Elementary 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 Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #11000555
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 12, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
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 15, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
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
The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted.
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2026
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
Jan 9, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
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
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
Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025
Sep 10, 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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2024
Feb 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start
Is Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 299-0810 to confirm.
How much does Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 299-0810 to ask.
What is Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start's phone number?
(828) 299-0810.
Where is Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start?
10 Bethesda Road, Asheville, NC 28805. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Haw Creek Afterschool, 0.2 miles away.