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North Buncombe Elementary School Head Start
Weaverville, NC
· Buncombe County
251 FLAT CREEK CHURCH RD,
Weaverville, NC 28787
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
2 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 645-6054
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000397
License Holder
COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
License Issued
May 28, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meeting reduced ratios
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About the Provider
North Buncombe Elementary is a public school accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. The school is located in Weaverville, a rural town approximately ten miles north of Asheville. The student population consists of approximately 730 students(kindergarten through fourth grade students). A Headstart/Preschool class is also located on the site.
NBES utilizes volunteers from the community to tutor students, assist with fund raising, provide additional support to classroom teachers, serve on the School Improvement Team and to serve on the School Advisory Committee. Community members are encouraged to participate in Career Day and other events. Our P.T.O. meets throughout the year and helps coordinate parent volunteer efforts.
We provide an economical early morning care program from 6:45 a.m. until 7:35 a.m. The YMCA operates an after school program at NBES, which provides reasonably priced care until 6:00 p.m.
NBES sponsors a variety of after school clubs. Teachers, administrators and parents supervise student participation in various clubs. Buncombe County Youth League offers football, basketball, soccer, and baseball programs at NBES.
NBES utilizes volunteers from the community to tutor students, assist with fund raising, provide additional support to classroom teachers, serve on the School Improvement Team and to serve on the School Advisory Committee. Community members are encouraged to participate in Career Day and other events. Our P.T.O. meets throughout the year and helps coordinate parent volunteer efforts.
We provide an economical early morning care program from 6:45 a.m. until 7:35 a.m. The YMCA operates an after school program at NBES, which provides reasonably priced care until 6:00 p.m.
NBES sponsors a variety of after school clubs. Teachers, administrators and parents supervise student participation in various clubs. Buncombe County Youth League offers football, basketball, soccer, and baseball programs at NBES.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:45am-6pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child's file did not include an acknowledgement of receipt of the NC Child Care Law. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The siding was splintering on two (2) corners of the shed on the playground. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two (2) incidents were not documented on the incident log. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted in a prominent place. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | 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 BH did not complete the topic “Medications in Child Care” as part of the five year Health and Safety training renewal. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections for the months of August and September were conducted by the Lead Teacher who does not have Playground Safety Training. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There are two (2) locations on the playground with gaps that exceed three and one half (3 1/2) inches. One location is in the lattice beneath the porch leading to the classroom. The other location is beneath the adjacent building. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There are two (2) locations on the playground where protrusions were found. One location is on the lattice beneath the porch leading to the classroom. The other location is in the door jamb where there is splintering wood and exposed nails. | |||
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