W D WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY HEAD START
SWANNANOA, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address161 BEE TREE RD SWANNANOA, NC 28778 (828) 252-2495
CountyBuncombe
Phone(828) 252-2495
Operating details
Capacity20
License dateApril 7, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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161 BEE TREE RD SWANNANOA, NC 28778 (828) 252-2495, SWANNANOA, NC 28778
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/22/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 104/22/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #528
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Lunch consisted of ham and cheese sandwich, pears, broccoli, and milk. Menu posted documented chicken sandwich, peaches, broccoli, and milk. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 104/22/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812
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. Two (2) outlets uncovered in the teacher area on the power strip. Three (3) electrical outlets in the hallway uncovered. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/22/2026
G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805
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 child care operator has not notified the Division of the two (2) staff, including the administrator, that are hired at the WD Williams Elementary School Head Start. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$795/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SWANNANOA, Buncombe County
- Capacity: 20
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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