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North Buncombe High School Learning Lab

890 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville, NC 28787
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$175

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About North Buncombe High School Learning Lab

North Buncombe High School Learning Lab is a licensed child care center in Weaverville, 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 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
18 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

North Buncombe High School Learning Lab 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).

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Buncombe County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for North Buncombe High School Learning Lab

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#11000911
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 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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  1. May 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2026

  4. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 10, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Sep 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

  7. Apr 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about North Buncombe High School Learning Lab

Is North Buncombe High School Learning Lab licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was North Buncombe High School Learning Lab last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has North Buncombe High School Learning Lab had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 High School Learning Lab care for?

18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does North Buncombe High School Learning Lab accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are North Buncombe High School Learning Lab's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 645-4221 to confirm.

How much does North Buncombe High School Learning Lab cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 645-4221 to ask.

What is North Buncombe High School Learning Lab's phone number?

(828) 645-4221.

Where is North Buncombe High School Learning Lab?

890 Clarks Chapel Road, Weaverville, NC 28787. The nearest other daycare we list is North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).