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High Country Head Start Center

Crossnore, NC · Avery County
129 ALLEN CIRCLE, Crossnore, NC 28616
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Quick Facts

Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 733-1118
129 ALLEN CIRCLE
Crossnore, NC 28616
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
06000075
License Issued
Oct 9, 2025
Expired
Apr 16, 2018
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

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HIGH COUNTRY HEAD START CENTER is a Five Star Center License in Crossnore NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-22 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-11-13 Unannounced Inspection No 1125-058L
2025-10-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-07 Violation 1876 .1803(a)(9)
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A teacher told children numerous times that they were acting like babies.
2025-10-07 Violation 1110 .1002(b)
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration card and sticker for the tag were both expired as of August 2025.
2025-10-07 Violation 856 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p)
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were broken toys on the playground that had not been removed.
2025-10-07 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child opened a gate and rode the tricycle out, but a teacher got to him quickly.
2025-10-07 Violation 717 .0605(l)(1-2)
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. All the dino climbers were moved to the end of one of the slides lined up side by side leaving no fall zone at the end of the slide or for each of the dino climbers.
2025-10-07 Violation 716 .0605(j)
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch was compacted, especially at the end of the slides measured a maximum of two (2) inches deep.
2025-10-07 Violation 608 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)
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. Children did not wash hands before eating snack today.
2025-05-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-09-11 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-05-14 Announced Inspection No
2024-03-14 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-10-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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