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1019 Walt Clark Road, Newland, NC
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High Country Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $136
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About
About High Country Head Start Center
High Country Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Crossnore, 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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) 733-1118 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
High Country Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Avery County has a median price of $136 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$238
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$151
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$144
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$84
State record
Inspection reports for High Country Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #06000075
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2025
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 Oct 20, 2025
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about High Country Head Start Center
Is High Country Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was High Country Head Start Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has High Country Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 High Country Head Start Center care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does High Country Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are High Country Head Start Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 733-1118 to confirm.
How much does High Country Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 733-1118 to ask.
What is High Country Head Start Center's phone number?
(828) 733-1118.
Where is High Country Head Start Center?
129 Allen Circle, Crossnore, NC 28616.