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Waynesville Head Start

489-B Pigeon St, Waynesville, NC 28786
licensed capacity
92
a week, county median
$203
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About Waynesville Head Start

Waynesville Head Start is a licensed child care center in Waynesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Waynesville Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $203 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Haywood County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$179

Toddler

Center$135
Home daycare$128

Preschool

Center$109
Home daycare$103

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$190

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 Waynesville Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
92 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#44000151
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

  5. May 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 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 Waynesville Head Start

Is Waynesville Head Start licensed?

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

When was Waynesville Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Waynesville Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 8 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 Waynesville Head Start care for?

92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Waynesville Head Start accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Waynesville Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 456-4546 to confirm.

How much does Waynesville Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 456-4546 to ask.

What is Waynesville Head Start's phone number?

(828) 456-4546.

Where is Waynesville Head Start?

489-B Pigeon St, Waynesville, NC 28786. The nearest other daycare we list is Luv N Stuff Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

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