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Child Care Services 

Buncombe County Operates the Valley Child Development Center

160 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
phone: 828.686.7800
NC License #1155249
Director: Lynn McClure
Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This Five Star Program provides developmentally appropriate activities and nurturing care for children 0 – 5 years through excellent child/staff ratios and highly trained and experienced staff. The program collaborates with the Buncombe Community School, offers an enhanced curriculum and accepts child care subsidy.

Office: 59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801

Child Care Resources

Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc. - Information on Financial Assistance for income eligible families   (828) 250-5500

Mountain Child Care Connections – Referral service for Buncombe County parents in search of a child care facility  (828) 252-5955  or TOLL FREE (877) 752-5955

North Carolina Division of Child Development – Regulatory agency for the state – Responsible for licensing and monitoring of all early education programs – Site contains NC regulations and requirements, facility compliance history and other resources

Smart Start of Buncombe County/Child Care Resource & Referral – Contact for information on starting a Center or Family Child Care Home, Training opportunities, Resource Library (828) 285-9333