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Valley Child Development 

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.

Pat Creighton serves as the Early Education Coordinator and is available to answer questions and offer training, consultation and counseling relating to Early Education.

Office: 59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Coordinator: Pat Creighton

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