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WW Estes Elementary School Head Start

275 Overlook Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
licensed capacity
18
a week, county median
$175
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About WW Estes Elementary School Head Start

WW Estes 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 6 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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AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

WW Estes 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 WW Estes Elementary School Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#11000390
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 3 rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Apr 28, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 May 1, 2026

    • 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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2025

  3. May 6, 2025Inspection2 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 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025

  4. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 29, 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 WW Estes Elementary School Head Start

Is WW Estes Elementary School Head Start licensed?

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

When was WW Estes Elementary School Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 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 WW Estes Elementary School Head Start care for?

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

Does WW Estes Elementary School Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are WW Estes Elementary School Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.

How much does WW Estes Elementary School Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 252-2495 to ask.

What is WW Estes Elementary School Head Start's phone number?

(828) 252-2495.

Where is WW Estes Elementary School Head Start?

275 Overlook Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA W.W. Estes 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).