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NC Division of Child Development

The NC Division of Child Development administers the star rated licensing system. By visiting their website, you will have easy access to information on choosing quality childcare, searching for childcare providers and information on the star rated licensing system.

To easily navigate the website, http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/home.asp go to the Parents tab on the homepage. To view a list of childcare providers and their star rating, select Search for Child Care and follow the instructions. For general information on child care, select Choosing Quality Child Care FAQs.

Buncombe County Child Care Services

Buncombe County Child Care Services, the local child care resource and referral agency, strives to improve the quality of life for children and families in Buncombe County.

Services include:

  • Financial assistance for child care for eligible families through the state subsidized child care program
  • Referrals to child care programs
  • Training and consultation for child care providers
  • A resource library for child care programs and parents
  • Three nationally accredited preschool programs
  • 18 school age programs throughout Buncombe County

More information may obtained through:

Amy Pike, Coordinator
Child Care Subsidy
Buncombe County Child Care Services
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-6700
amy.pike@buncombecounty.org

Or, by visiting their website at:
www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/childcare/

More at Four Pre-Kindergarten Program

The More at Four Pre-Kindergarten Program provides high-quality, free educational experiences for income-eligible, at-risk four-year-olds, in order to enhance their kindergarten readiness.

Details for parents and caregivers about the More at Four Program

 

   
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84 Coxe Avenue, Suite 1A, Asheville, NC 28801 ~ phone: 828.285.9333 ~ fax: 828-285-9933
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