Verner We provide high-quality early care and education, supportive family services, health and nutrition services as well as teacher education and mentoring.

Verner Center for Early Learning is a nonprofit agency providing high quality, affordable early care and education to over 300 children – birth to five years old – throughout Buncombe County, North Carolina. We offer Early Head Start, NC Pre-K, home based and private pay programs. Our signature programs include Mothers On The Move (MOMs), which helps young mothers in poverty further their educatio

n so as to help break the cycle of poverty for their children. We also created Rainbow In My Tummy, a program that feeds our children fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with NO trans-fats or high fructose corn sugar. We are currently working with other child care centers in Buncombe County to help them revolutionize their food service program!

What if one small act today could help shape a child's entire future?At Verner Center for Early Learning, every donation...
06/23/2026

What if one small act today could help shape a child's entire future?

At Verner Center for Early Learning, every donation helps provide young children and families with the support, education, and resources they need to thrive. The impact of your generosity reaches far beyond today. It helps build stronger futures for tomorrow.

💚 Give today. Change a life tomorrow.

Your support makes all the difference: vernerearlylearning.org/donate

¿Y si un pequeño gesto hoy pudiera ayudar a forjar todo el futuro de un niño?

En el Verner Center for Early Learning, cada donación contribuye a proporcionar a los niños pequeños y a sus familias el apoyo, la educación y los recursos que necesitan para prosperar. El impacto de tu generosidad va mucho más allá del presente. Ayuda a construir un futuro más sólido para mañana.

💚Dona hoy. Cambia una vida mañana.

Tu apoyo marca la diferencia: vernerearlylearning.org/donate

We are so grateful to Union Woodworks for generously installing beautiful new cabinet doors in our sensory room! Their c...
06/22/2026

We are so grateful to Union Woodworks for generously installing beautiful new cabinet doors in our sensory room! Their craftsmanship and kindness have helped create a more organized, functional space where children can learn, grow, and thrive.Thank you for supporting Verner and the children and families we serve. We couldn't do this work without amazing community partners like you!



¡Estamos muy agradecidos a Union Woodworks por haber instalado generosamente unas nuevas y preciosas puertas de armario en nuestra sala sensorial! Su maestría artesanal y su amabilidad han contribuido a crear un espacio más organizado y funcional donde los niños pueden aprender, crecer y desarrollarse plenamente. Gracias por apoyar a Verner y a los niños y familias a los que atendemos. ¡No podríamos llevar a cabo esta labor sin socios comunitarios tan increíbles como vosotros!

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth. A day of remembrance, reflection, freedom, and celebration.

We are deeply grateful to Gerri Stover, one of Verner's Early Childhood Educator & Family Advocates, for sharing her heartfelt thoughts on what Juneteenth means to her. Thank you, Gerri, for your willingness to share your voice, your perspective, and your wisdom with our community.

We would also like to thank Monica McDaniel, one of Verner’s Family Service Coordinators, for sharing a beautiful quote that reminds us of the significance of this day and the importance of continuing to learn from and uplift one another.

At Verner, we believe every child deserves to grow in an environment where they are celebrated. Today, we honor the resilience, contributions, and enduring legacy of Black Americans and recommit ourselves to fostering a community built on belonging, respect, and opportunity for all.

Happy Juneteenth ♥️💚💛🖤

Hoy conmemoramos el Juneteenth. Un día de recuerdo, reflexión, libertad y celebración.

Estamos profundamente agradecidos a Gerri Stover, educadora de primera infancia y defensora de las familias en Verner, por compartir sus sinceros pensamientos sobre lo que significa para ella el Juneteenth. Gracias, Gerri, por tu disposición a compartir tu voz, tu perspectiva y tu sabiduría con nuestra comunidad.

También queremos dar las gracias a Mónica McDaniel, coordinadora de servicios familiares de Verner, por compartir una preciosa cita que nos recuerda el significado de este día y la importancia de seguir aprendiendo unos de otros y apoyándonos mutuamente.

En Verner, creemos que todos los niños merecen crecer en un entorno en el que se les valore. Hoy rendimos homenaje a la resiliencia, las contribuciones y el legado perdurable de los afroamericanos y renovamos nuestro compromiso de fomentar una comunidad basada en la pertenencia, el respeto y las oportunidades para todos.

Feliz «Juneteenth»♥️💚💛🖤

Mark your calendars! Verner will be closing at 3:30PM on June 19th! Have a great rest of your week! ¡Apuntadlo en vuestr...
06/18/2026

Mark your calendars! Verner will be closing at 3:30PM on June 19th! Have a great rest of your week!
¡Apuntadlo en vuestros calendarios! ¡Verner cerrará a las 15:30 h del 19 de junio! ¡Que paséis una semana estupenda!

06/18/2026

🚐🎉 Join us this Saturday at the Rootle Roadster Tour in Swannanoa!

Enjoy free family fun, hands-on activities, books, music, community resources, and more. Stop by and say hello to the Verner team—we'd love to see you there!

💚 Learn. Play. Connect.
📅 June 20
📍 Swannanoa Resilience Hub



🚐🎉 ¡Acompáñanos este sábado en el Rootle Roadster Tour en Swannanoa!

Disfruta de diversión gratuita para toda la familia, actividades prácticas, libros, música, recursos comunitarios y mucho más. Pásate a saludar al equipo de Verner: ¡nos encantaría verte allí!

💚 Aprende. Juega. Conecta.
📅 20 de junio
📍 Swannanoa Resilience Hub

Looking for a fun (and FREE!) family activity this Saturday? 🎉Join Verner Center for Early Learning at the Rootle Roadst...
06/18/2026

Looking for a fun (and FREE!) family activity this Saturday? 🎉

Join Verner Center for Early Learning at the Rootle Roadster Tour at the Swannanoa Resilience Hub on June 20! Families can enjoy hands-on STEM activities, creative art projects, music and movement, free books, community resources, games, prizes, and so much more.

We'll be there sharing information about our programs and connecting with families throughout Buncombe County. We'd love to see you!

📍 Swannanoa Resilience Hub
📅 Saturday, June 20
💚 Come learn, play, explore, and connect with your community!



¿Buscas una actividad familiar divertida (¡y GRATIS!) para este sábado?🎉

¡Únete al Verner Center for Early Learning en el Rootle Roadster Tour, que tendrá lugar en el Swannanoa Resilience Hub el 20 de junio! Las familias podrán disfrutar de actividades prácticas relacionadas con las STEM, proyectos artísticos creativos, música y movimiento, libros gratuitos, recursos comunitarios, juegos, premios y mucho más.

Estaremos allí compartiendo información sobre nuestros programas y conectando con familias de todo el condado de Buncombe. ¡Nos encantaría verte!

📍Swannanoa Resilience Hub
📅 Sábado, 20 de junio
💚 ¡Ven a aprender, jugar, explorar y conectar con tu comunidad!

We had a wonderful time hosting our friends from CFWNC at our East campus last week! We are so grateful for all they do ...
06/17/2026

We had a wonderful time hosting our friends from CFWNC at our East campus last week! We are so grateful for all they do for our community, and we always cherish the opportunity to show our partners the magic of Verner firsthand!💙

¡Lo pasamos de maravilla recibiendo a nuestros amigos de CFWNC en nuestro campus Este la semana pasada! Estamos muy agradecidos por todo lo que hacen por nuestra comunidad, ¡y siempre valoramos mucho la oportunidad de mostrar a nuestros socios la magia de Verner de primera mano!💙

Virginia Dollar, Jeremy Lett, Amber Harrelson-Williams, and Daniel Bascuñan-Wiley visited Verner Center for Early Learning at its Swannanoa location. Verner offers two early childhood development programs that support families and promote school readiness. Verner is the only provider of Early Head Start in Buncombe County. The federally-funded program offers free services to low-income expectant families and those with infants and toddlers under age three. Verner also offers free, high-quality Pre-K (ages 3–5) designed to improve school readiness for at-risk children. Verner serves more than 300 children each year and currently has a waiting list of more than 300. Kevin Ray, Grants Coordinator, and CEO Marcia Whitney are pictured with staff. Early education matters! Photo courtesy of Verner.

🎉 Voting is officially open for Best of Asheville 2026! 🎉We're honored to share that Verner is on the ballot and we woul...
06/17/2026

🎉 Voting is officially open for Best of Asheville 2026! 🎉

We're honored to share that Verner is on the ballot and we would be grateful for your vote!

Every day, Verner works to provide high-quality early childhood education, support families, and create opportunities for children to thrive. If Verner has made a difference in your child's life, your family's journey, or our community, we hope you'll consider voting for us.

💚 The best part? You can vote once per day through July 1, so every daily vote helps!

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us celebrate the impact of early learning in Western North Carolina.

Vote here: bestofavl.com



🎉¡Ya se ha abierto oficialmente la votación para los «Best of Asheville 2026»!🎉

Es un honor para nosotros anunciar que Verner figura en la lista de candidatos y te agradeceríamos mucho que nos dieras tu voto.

Cada día, Verner trabaja para ofrecer una educación infantil de alta calidad, apoyar a las familias y crear oportunidades para que los niños prosperen. Si Verner ha marcado una diferencia en la vida de su hijo, en la trayectoria de su familia o en nuestra comunidad, esperamos que considere votar por nosotros.

💚 ¿Lo mejor de todo? Puede votar una vez al día hasta el 1 de julio, ¡así que cada voto diario cuenta!

Gracias por su apoyo constante y por ayudarnos a celebrar el impacto del aprendizaje temprano en el oeste de Carolina del Norte.

Vote aquí: bestofavl.com

Splash season is here! ☀️💦As the weather warms up, our classrooms are enjoying more water play days, and that means we'r...
06/16/2026

Splash season is here! ☀️💦

As the weather warms up, our classrooms are enjoying more water play days, and that means we're going through a lot of towels! Verner Center for Early Learning is currently in need of towel donations to help keep our little learners dry and comfortable after all the fun.

We gladly accept lightly used towels in good condition, and you can also support us by shopping directly from our Water Play Wish List.

🛒 Water Play Wish List: https://a.co/01NZRvia



¡Ya ha llegado la temporada de juegos acuáticos!☀️💦

A medida que el tiempo se va calentando, en nuestras aulas disfrutamos de más días de juegos acuáticos, ¡y eso significa que gastamos muchas toallas! El Centro Verner para el Aprendizaje Temprano necesita actualmente donaciones de toallas para ayudar a que nuestros pequeños alumnos se mantengan secos y cómodos después de toda la diversión.

Aceptamos con mucho gusto toallas poco usadas que estén en buen estado, y también puedes apoyarnos comprando directamente desde nuestra lista de deseos para los juegos acuáticos.

🛒Lista de deseos para los juegos acuáticos: https://a.co/01NZRvia

🍎✨ Looking for more than just a job?Verner Center for Early Learning is hiring Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers! If ...
06/15/2026

🍎✨ Looking for more than just a job?

Verner Center for Early Learning is hiring Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers! If you're passionate about helping young children learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

At Verner, we invest in our staff with:

💚 One-on-one mentorship and support
🎓 Tuition assistance and paid training
🍽️ Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
🏖️ 5½ weeks of paid time off in your first year
🩺 Comprehensive benefits package
🌱 Opportunities for professional growth

Join a team that's making a difference every day.

Apply today: https://vernerearlylearning.org/teachers-home/employment-opportunities/



🍎✨ ¿Buscas algo más que un simple trabajo?

¡El Verner Center for Early Learning busca profesores principales y profesores auxiliares! Si te apasiona ayudar a los niños pequeños a aprender y crecer, nos encantaría conocerte.

En Verner, apostamos por nuestro personal con:

💚 Tutoría y apoyo personalizados
🎓 Ayuda para la matrícula y formación remunerada
🍽️Desayuno, almuerzo y merienda gratuitos todos los días
🏖️ 5 semanas y media de vacaciones pagadas durante tu primer año
🩺Paquete completo de prestaciones
🌱Oportunidades de desarrollo profesional

Únete a un equipo que marca la diferencia cada día.

Envía tu solicitud hoy mismo: https://vernerearlylearning.org/teachers-home/employment-opportunities/

Address

2586 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC
28805

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18282980808

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