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Our Programs
Infant/Toddler Program (ages 0-3)
Early Head Start is a federally funded program, offering no cost services to low-income expectant and eligible families with infants and toddlers under the age of three.
This comprehensive, flexible, culturally responsive program is designed to reinforce and respond to the unique strengths and needs of each individual child and family. The mission of Early Head Start is to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for expectant families, enhance the development of very young children, and promote healthy families.
Verner is the only Early Head Start provider in Buncombe County, North Carolina!
Early Head Start is a federally funded program, offering no cost services to low-income expectant and eligible families with infants and toddlers under the age of three.
Our Home/Community-Based program is available to families throughout Buncombe County who qualify for Early Head Start.
We bring the classroom to you!
Here’s what we offer:
- Weekly visits throughout the year that last about 90 minutes—in the home or at a community location such as a park or library.
- Individualized lesson plans to promote optimal child development in all skill areas.
- Services for expectant families including prenatal education and individualized support during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Family support tailored to each family’s questions, interests, and goals.
- Play and Learn social gatherings approximately twice a month for families enrolled in the program to come together and socialize with peers. We provide a healthy snack and offer transportation if needed to attend.
Verner provides high quality tuition-based childcare and early education for babies and children from six weeks of age and up at both of our centers.
Verner’s programs offer low child-teacher ratios and a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum.
Due to the high demand for childcare, a waiting list is in place for all ages at each center. Families are encouraged to begin the enrollment process for their child to be placed on the waitlist.
Tuition Rates:
2025/2026 school year: $1,690
2026/2027 school year: $1,747
Subsidies are available for families who meet income requirements. For those that do not qualify for free or subsidized childcare, private pay is an option.
Preschool Program (ages 3-5)
North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten (NC Pre-K) is a free early childhood education program for eligible four year olds.
Funded by the state, this high quality program seeks to improve school readiness for at-risk children. Enrolled children attend school from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday from September through mid-June (10 months before the start of Kindergarten). Learn more.
Due to the high demand for childcare, a waiting list is in place for all ages at each center. Families are encouraged to begin the enrollment process for their child to be placed on the waitlist.
Verner provides high quality tuition-based childcare for children from 3 to 5 years of age at both of our centers.
Verner’s programs offer low child-teacher ratios and a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum.
Due to the high demand for childcare, a waiting list is in place for all ages at each center. Families are encouraged to begin the enrollment process for their child to be placed on the waitlist.
Tuition Rates:
2025/2026 school year: $1,266
2026/2027 school year: $1,328
Subsidies are available for families who meet income requirements. For those that do not qualify for free or subsidized childcare, private pay is an option.
