Little Hands Learning Center
55 Oakcrest Road, Burnsville, NC
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Yancey County Head Start Center
- licensed capacity
- 94
- a week, county median
- $195
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About Yancey County Head Start Center
Yancey County Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Burnsville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 682-6668 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Yancey County Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Yancey County has a median price of $195 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$195
Home daycare$176
Toddler
Center$179
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$123
Home daycare$119
School age
Center$67
Home daycare$83
State record
Inspection reports for Yancey County Head Start Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #00000034
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 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
May 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
Jan 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2026
Jan 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
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
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Yancey County Head Start Center
Is Yancey County Head Start Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Yancey County Head Start Center 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 Yancey County Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 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 Yancey County Head Start Center care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Yancey County Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Yancey County Head Start Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 682-6668 to confirm.
How much does Yancey County Head Start Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 682-6668 to ask.
What is Yancey County Head Start Center's phone number?
(828) 682-6668.
Where is Yancey County Head Start Center?
76 Roland Street, Burnsville, NC 28714. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Hands Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.