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Johnston Elementary Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $175
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About Johnston Elementary Head Start
Johnston Elementary Head Start is a licensed child care center in Asheville, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 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
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 250-0410 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Johnston Elementary 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 Johnston Elementary Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #11000811
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
Corrected during the visit
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Johnston Elementary Head Start
Is Johnston Elementary Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Johnston Elementary Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Johnston Elementary Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Johnston Elementary Head Start care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Johnston Elementary Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Johnston Elementary Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 250-0410 to confirm.
How much does Johnston Elementary Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 250-0410 to ask.
What is Johnston Elementary Head Start's phone number?
(828) 250-0410.
Where is Johnston Elementary Head Start?
230 Johnston Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Johnston Afterschool, under 0.1 miles away.