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Western TLC Head Start Center

1769 Mabel School Road, Zionville, NC 28698
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$162
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About Western TLC Head Start Center

Western TLC Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Zionville, 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 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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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Western TLC Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Watauga County has a median price of $162 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Watauga County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$180
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$150
Home daycare$124

Preschool

Center$162
Home daycare$155

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$143

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 Western TLC Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#95000086
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2025

  4. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025

  6. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

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 Western TLC Head Start Center

Is Western TLC Head Start Center licensed?

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

When was Western TLC Head Start Center last inspected?

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

Has Western TLC Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Western TLC Head Start Center care for?

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

Does Western TLC Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Western TLC Head Start Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 278-4990 to confirm.

How much does Western TLC Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 278-4990 to ask.

What is Western TLC Head Start Center's phone number?

(828) 278-4990.

Where is Western TLC Head Start Center?

1769 Mabel School Road, Zionville, NC 28698. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Jewels Home Child Care, 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).