Child Care Center
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Hillcrest Head Start Center
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
100B ATKINSON STREET,
Asheville, NC 28801
Quick Facts
Capacity
79 children
Age range (listing information)
3 through 5
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
11000974
License Holder
COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
License Issued
Jul 27, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets reduced staff/child ratios
Reviews
Ana Alegrias
2014-08-18 15:40:13
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
When I remember Hillcrest headstart I remember my childhood. Here I cried like a baby when my parents dropped me off every morning, but those tears were all worth it. At this head start I learned my first words in English, I made my first friends ever, I lost my fear of being around people other than my family. I got very well treated. Now I'm a high school graduate, future College student. Words stay short to how thankful I am with this head star t because here is where my education began.
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About the Provider
HILLCREST HEAD START CENTER is a Child Care Center in ASHEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 79 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 3 through 5; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-02 | 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. One (1) staff, hire date 11/25/19, had a First Aid certificate for a training completed through an unapproved trainer. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | 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. One (1) staff, hire date 11/25/19, had a CPR certificate for a training completed through an unapproved trainer. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Rust was observed on one (1) tricycle, the chains of four (4) swings, and on the climbing structure near the open slide. Chipping paint was observed on the legs of the swing structure. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A crack was observed on the top of the slide on the climbing structure on the large playground. Cracked and chipping rubber was observed on the climbing structure near the top of the open slide. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Trash was observed along the fence of the large playground. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. One (1) incident that occurred on 11/17/23 was not documented on the incident log. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Bare ground was exposed at the base of two (2) slides on the large playground. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report on file for one (1) staff member (hire date 8/21/23) did not include a statement that the individual is mentally and physically fit to care for children. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. A guitar and a basket were stored on top of the cots in the hallway. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Rust was present on the fence facing the parking lot. Protrusions were observed on the bottom of the gate leading to the parking lot. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | 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. A five (5) inch gap was observed in the gate leading to the parking lot. A four (4) inch gap was observed in the gate leading to the garden area behind the building. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. One (1) wooden table was overturned and rotted on the playground. Several pieces of trash were observed near the play structure and swings. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | 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. In classroom space 4, one (1) power strip and one (1) outlet were not covered. In the hallway, two (2) outlets were uncovered. In classroom space 5, three (3) outlets were uncovered. | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan in Space 6 was not dated and the lesson plan in Space 3 was not posted. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | 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. Three (3)Gates had entrapments measuring four (4)inches. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There are fourteen (14) holes around the fence line exposing sharp edges and concrete. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | 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) outlets were not covered, three (3) in Space 3 and one (1) in Space 6. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | 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. In Space 3, two (2) bottles of Listerine were over five (5) feet from the floor but has two (2) warnings and must be locked. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was 2/14/22. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | 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. The last emergency drill was conducted 12/1/21. | |||
| 2022-04-20 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The slide had two (2) inches of mulch, mixed with pine needles. All four (4) swings had one (1) inch of mulch. | |||
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