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Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
10 Bethesda Road,
Asheville, NC 28805
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 298-4022
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000555
License Holder
COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
License Issued
Jan 16, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Haw Creek opened its doors to students in 1977. This new facility replaced the original school located across from the Asheville Mall. In 1992, a cafeteria was constructed and in 1993, interior walls were completed to divide classrooms.
The original goals of the school were developed to offer the best possible education to all children. These goals are updated each year and are written to reflect the changing needs of the student body.
Haw Creek features self-contained classes. Instructional assistants assist the classroom teachers in grades K-3. Students have the opportunity to work with a counselor, art, music, and physical education teacher, as well as a media specialist and resource teachers.
A strong PTA and volunteer program strengthen ties with the community and also support the total education program of the school. There is a unity of spirit and effort in providing a quality education for all students.
The philosophy of the school has been and continues to be one of promoting optimum growth for each child, teacher, and staff member enabling them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.
We are a school of approximately 410 students, grades kindergarten through fifth. Our school is nestled in a valley in East Asheville, surrounded by our own woods and nature trail. We are proud of the community spirit and participation that are an integral part of our school environment. Our dedicated staff continues to find creative and innovative ways to engage, encourage and nurture our children. We are pleased to have been named a School of Excellence with Exemplary Growth for the past two years in a row.
The original goals of the school were developed to offer the best possible education to all children. These goals are updated each year and are written to reflect the changing needs of the student body.
Haw Creek features self-contained classes. Instructional assistants assist the classroom teachers in grades K-3. Students have the opportunity to work with a counselor, art, music, and physical education teacher, as well as a media specialist and resource teachers.
A strong PTA and volunteer program strengthen ties with the community and also support the total education program of the school. There is a unity of spirit and effort in providing a quality education for all students.
The philosophy of the school has been and continues to be one of promoting optimum growth for each child, teacher, and staff member enabling them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.
We are a school of approximately 410 students, grades kindergarten through fifth. Our school is nestled in a valley in East Asheville, surrounded by our own woods and nature trail. We are proud of the community spirit and participation that are an integral part of our school environment. Our dedicated staff continues to find creative and innovative ways to engage, encourage and nurture our children. We are pleased to have been named a School of Excellence with Exemplary Growth for the past two years in a row.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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 last fire inspection on file was dated 2/5/2025. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 218 | 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) |
| Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The outdoor play space did not have any shade. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The current activity plan did not include daily gross motor activity | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. One (1) uncovered electrical outlet. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member hired 8/19/19 the health questionnaire on file was dated 1/15/2025. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| 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 that was terminated on 4/14/2026, and one (1) staff member that started on 4/15/2026 at Haw Creek Elementary School Head Start. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. One (1) electrical outlet uncovered in the hallway across from room 1005. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. One (1) container of disinfectant wipes located on the cabinet next to the refrigerator below five (5) feet and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspection was not completed for December 2025. The last inspection on file was dated 11/19/2025. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member hired 8/6/2015 did not complete the required number of on-going training hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Child enrolled 9/22/2025 hearing screening has was not completed within the first thirty (30) days of enrollment. | |||
| 2025-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-24 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A emergency drill was not conducted every three (3) months. The last drill was documented on 9/6/2024. The drill was due to be conducted in December 2024 | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. While monitoring the outdoor space, I observed two (2) storage containers that were broken. The green storage container was cracked with an opening that could potentially cause a child to pinch their finger. The clear storage container that held the baseball gloves and balls one (1) corner was broken with sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The mulch was low around the perimeter of the cement track. The children playing on the mulch could run and trip onto the cement track due to the low mulch depth | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. While monitoring medications, I observed one (1) chronic medication on-site permission to administer medication form was missing the route for administering the medication. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-02 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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. Fire inspection was not scheduled and obtained within twelve (12) months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was dated 1/29/2023 and the recent inspection was completed on 1/31/2024. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, the mulch was compacted and low creating tripping hazards around the playground near the cement track. This is a repeat violation | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. Four (4) electrical outlets were uncovered along the hallway route to the playground and two (2) electrical outlets in the cafeteria near the tables that the children use. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspection was not completed for January 2024. The last inspection on file was dated 12/15/2023. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu dated 8/28/23 to 9/1/2023 was posted. The staff member printed and posted the current menu during the visit. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, the mulch was compacted and low creating tripping hazards around the playground. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. One (1) electrical outlet uncovered at the light table. The staff member corrected this during the visit. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. Lysol wipes located in unlocked cubby in the bathroom. The staff member moved them during the visit to a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. One (1) trike outdoors had rust on the handle bars and where the seat connects at the back of the trike. I recommend touching up the paint. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. Electrical outlets in the cafeteria were uncovered. Staff will need to add safety outlet covers to each of the plugs in the cafeteria. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drill was not conducted at least every three (3) months. The last emergency drill documented was dated 9/7/2022. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| 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. Staff member FL health and safety trainings were not completed within five (5) years of the previous certificate of completion. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans must be posted for reference. The lead teacher is currently working on adding modifications to activities and has not printed the current lesson plans to post. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, the mulch depth was low near the cement barrier creating a potential tripping hazard. Also, a broken bat and two (2) broken cones need to be removed from play. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspection was not completed for August 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. A variety of outdoor equipment is needed. Today there were two (2) balls, chalk, bowling, bubbles and golf game. A variety of equipment is needed to encourage vigorous and large muscle development. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First aid was not valid for the substitute. FA expired on April, 2021 | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR was not valid for the substitute. CPR expired on April, 2021 | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 1827 | .0607(b) |
| The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. One staff member, on site, did not have EPR training. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The substitute did not have the training has required. The substitute has been employed since August 18, 2019. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The substitute that works more than ten (10) days in the past year did not received health and safety training as required. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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