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Oakley Elementary School Head Start

753 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$175

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About Oakley Elementary School Head Start

Oakley 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Oakley 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).

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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 Oakley Elementary School Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#11000904
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. May 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • 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

  7. Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Oakley Elementary School Head Start

Is Oakley Elementary School Head Start licensed?

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

When was Oakley 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 6 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Oakley Elementary School Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Oakley Elementary School Head Start care for?

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

Does Oakley Elementary School Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Oakley Elementary School Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 274-7515 to confirm.

How much does Oakley Elementary School Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 274-7515 to ask.

What is Oakley Elementary School Head Start's phone number?

(828) 274-7515.

Where is Oakley Elementary School Head Start?

753 Fairview Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Oakley Afterschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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