BLACK MOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD START
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address301 EAST STATE ST BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711 (828) 252-2495
CountyBuncombe
Phone(828) 252-2495
Operating details
Capacity18
License dateApril 4, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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301 EAST STATE ST BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711 (828) 252-2495, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
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- 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: 5/19/2026
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2026
- Medium riskStandard 105/19/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, one (1) hammock swing was hanging in the outdoor learning centers space. The visual barrier overlapped into the centers play space. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 105/19/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) — Violation #1232
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member hired 1/24/2024 staff evaluation was not reviewed and updated annually. The staff evaluation on file was dated 5/13/2025 Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/19/2026
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 one (1) staff member hired at Black Mountain Primary School Head Start as of 8/11/2015 was not listed on the employee roster. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/19/2026
.0605(b) — Violation #1865
The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. The facility did not have a copy of the manufacturer's instructions on file for the hammock swing hanging outdoors on the covered play space. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/19/2026
.0803(6)(a — Violation #1882
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) emergency medication was not update prior to the six (6) month authorization date. The form dated 11/4/2025 and was due to be reviewed and updated on or before 5/4/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk5/19/2026
Violation #1902
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Staff member hired 1/24/2024 professional development plan was not reviewed and updated annually. The professional development plan on file was dated 5/13/2025. .1104 Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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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: BLACK MOUNTAIN, Buncombe County
- Capacity: 18
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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