Give your child a strong start!
Imagine your child starting kindergarten with confidence and a passion for learning. At WNCSource, we make that vision a reality through our high-quality early childhood education programs.
These life-changing programs are offered in Henderson, Transylvania, Rutherford, and Polk Counties through our 4 and 5-Star rated children’s centers and network of trusted private childcare providers.
Beyond the classroom, WNCSource is committed to supporting your family’s overall well-being. Our Family Advocates can connect you with essential resources such as healthcare, nutritious food, stable housing, adult education opportunities, and other vital community assistance programs. We also host fun Family Engagement events to foster a sense of community and connection among our families.
Ready to set your child up for future success? We invite you to complete our pre-application to begin the enrollment process.
New to WNCSource? Please fill out one of these applications and our Enrollment Specialist will be in touch.
WNCSource works with the Henderson County Public Schools to provide early childhood education programs to special needs and typically developing children in a blended learning environment with Head Start programs.
For more info and to register, please visit HCPS Exceptional Children’s Services.
Head Start children in center-based programs receive comprehensive services of education, social service, parent involvement, nutrition and health. Parents are involved in all facets of the program, including but not limited to volunteering in the classroom, serving on parent committees, or being a parent representative on the Policy Council. The Policy Council is made up of community members and parent representatives who help share in the decision making for our local Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
The NC Pre-K program helps provide high-quality early childhood education to enhance school readiness. NC Pre-K prepares children for kindergarten through large and small group experiences, center time, music, movement, literacy activities, and opportunities for social emotional development. These services operate on the same schedule as the public school system.
WNCSource, NC PREK Administrator for Henderson County’s kindergarten readiness program for eligible families of children age 4 by 8/31, will be providing an Informational Session and Training for 4 or 5 Star licensed (may be working under a 6 month temporary license and working toward a 4 or 5 Star licensure.) child care providers in Henderson County. The training will be held on Friday, March 6th at the WNCSource Main Office Building Conference Room, 220 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Please go to https://wncsource.org/ for more information and to download the application to apply. Applications will be accepted in paper form at the WNCSource Main Office Building through 5:00 pm 4/1/2026. For additional information contact Linda Carter at lincarter@wncsource.org or 828-693-1711.
The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps eligible children and adults access healthy, nutritious food by reimbursing qualified child care programs, adult day programs and other non-residential care programs for meals and snacks served to enrollees. CACFP is administered federally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and at the state level by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Read more about the CACFP program here.
This website is supported by Grant Numbers 04CH013190 and 04HP000576 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of WNCSource and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.
WNCSource participates in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). USDA and WNCSource are equal opportunity providers and employers.
2025-2026 Housing Choice Voucher Program Income Limits by County and Family Size
Henderson County
1 Person in Family: $32,600
2 People in Family: $37,250
3 People in Family: $41,900
4 People in Family: $46,550
5 People in Family: $50,300
6 People in Family: $54,000
7 People in Family: $57,750
8 People in Family: $61,450
Transylvania County
1 Person in Family: $29,400
2 People in Family: $33,600
3 People in Family: $37,800
4 People in Family: $42,050
5 People in Family: $45,400
6 People in Family: $48,750
7 People in Family: $52,100
8 People in Family: $55,500