Childcare Network #176
443 Weaverville Hwy, Asheville, NC
4.1· 33 reviews
North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $165
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About North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start
North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start is a licensed child care center in Weaverville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $165 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 North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #11000397
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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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- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
May 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
- May 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start
Is North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was North Buncombe Elementary School 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 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
How much does North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 252-2495 to ask.
What is North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start's phone number?
(828) 252-2495.
Where is North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start?
251 Flat Creek Church Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA North Buncombe Afterschool, under 0.1 miles away.