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235 Old US 70 Hwy, Swannanoa, NC
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W D Williams Elementary Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 20
- a week, county median
- $175
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About W D Williams Elementary Head Start
W D Williams Elementary Head Start is a licensed child care center in Swannanoa, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
W D Williams 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 W D Williams Elementary Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 20 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #11000395
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 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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- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Dec 5, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection2 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 Nov 2, 2023
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about W D Williams Elementary Head Start
Is W D Williams Elementary Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was W D Williams Elementary Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has W D Williams Elementary Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 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 W D Williams Elementary Head Start care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does W D Williams Elementary Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are W D Williams Elementary Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
How much does W D Williams Elementary Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 252-2495 to ask.
What is W D Williams Elementary Head Start's phone number?
(828) 252-2495.
Where is W D Williams Elementary Head Start?
161 Bee Tree Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool, under 0.1 miles away.