YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program
A child care center in Asheville, North Carolina 28801
185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, North Carolina 28801. (828) 254-7206.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 53 violations in the last three years
- Oct 72026 the latest visit on record
- 193 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
26 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 7, 2026.
53 violations cited in the last three years, 53 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
44 violations in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 15, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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All children’s records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.
“The file for one (1) child was not maintained as required and was not available for review.”
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Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
“A signed enrollment application was not on file for one (1) child who was enrolled in the facility on 7/8/24.”
Aug 11, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
“On 8/4/26 at approximately 11:57am, a teacher pulled on an infant child’s arm to redirect them from an unwanted behavior. This caused the child to fall to the ground, hitting their head.”
May 11, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“On 4/30/26 at approximately 2:45pm, an infant in classroom space 1 was given a bottle of formula mixed with ibuprofen. The bottle was prepared by caregivers at home and the grandparents of the infant made a verbal request to teachers to give the child the medicated bottle at the facility. Written authorization from the parent was not obtained prior to administration.”
Apr 29, 2026: unannounced5 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“The criminal background check qualifying letter for L. Yom Tov was not on file at the facility.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, hire date 10/1/25, had a CPR certificate that expired 12/14/25”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, hire date 10/1/25, had a First Aid certificate that expired 12/14/25”
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The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
“The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the classroom for infants, classroom space 1.”
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The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.
“The Medical Action Plan for one (1) child in classroom space 9 was last updated on 2/5/25.”
Mar 24, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“On 3/11/26 at approximately 3:01pm, a three year old child was left unsupervised in space #4 for approximately twenty-six (26) minutes. On 3/13/26 at approximately 4:19pm, a two year old child walked out of space #4 without the teacher’s knowledge. The child was unsupervised by staff in the hallway for approximately thirty (30) seconds.”
Nov 5, 2025: unannounced12 violations
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A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
“One (1) child’s file did not contain a signed statement that they received the policy.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Staff S. Warrick, hire date 8/19/25, did not have a qualification letter in the staff file.”
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All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
“A jug of bleach was not maintained in locked storage in the kitchen.”
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All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.
“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A coffee maker was observed in the lobby near the entrance of the building.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“The medical report for one (1) staff, hire date 9/22/25, did not include a statement that indicates the individual is emotionally and physically fit to care for children.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
“Six (6) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“Four (4) staff received 5.5 hours of orientation training within the first two (2) weeks of employment.”
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Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
“The authorization for one (1) Epipen in classroom space 9 expired on 10/8/25. The authorization for one (1) Ventolin in classroom space 9 expired 8/24/25. The authorization for one (1) Epipen in classroom space 3 did not include the parent signature.”
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Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/5/25. The inspection was not documented on the form provided by the Division.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“The training certificates for three (3) health and safety training topics were not in the staff file for one (1) staff, hire date 3/28/23. The training topics were: Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“One (1) staff, hire date 3/28/23, received nineteen (19) annual on-going training hours between 3/2024 and 3/2025. Based on education and experience, the staff member must receive twenty (20) hours of on-going training, annually.”
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“One (1) staff, hire date 3/28/23, did not have a certificate on file for “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” training.”
May 23, 2025: unannounced5 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“The Medical Report and statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children was not available for review, as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a).”
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Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
“The Emergency Information Form for a volunteer was not available for review.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“On May 20, 2025, staff members were unaware of a three-year-old child’s activities when the child left the fenced in playground.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“The TB test or screening for a volunteer was not available for review.”
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Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
“The health questionnaire for a volunteer was not available for review.”
Jan 8, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“One (1) staff member was asleep while serving in ratio and caring for children in classroom space 7 during a large group activity on 11/11/24 from 11:05am-11:11am. The staff member continued to nod off intermittently until 11:25am. One (1) additional staff member was present in the classroom but was observed using their cell phone for the duration of the incident. There were thirteen children ages three to four years old present during the incident.”
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When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
“A screen time activity that occurred in classroom 7 from approximately 11:04am-11:30am on 11/11/24 was not documented on a log or activity plan.”
Nov 14, 2024: unannounced5 violations
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A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
“One (1) child with an enrollment date of 8/26/24 did not have documentation to verify the parent was given a summary of the NC Child Care Law.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“Sleep checks for two (2) children were not documented on 11/13/24.”
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Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
“One (1) child with an enrollment date of 7/17/23 has emergency medical care information last updated on 6/29/23. One (1) child with an enrollment date of 11/16/20 has emergency medical care information last updated on 10/20/20. One (1) child with an enrollment date of 1/3/23 has emergency medical care information last updated on 12/10/22.”
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Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
“One (1) child with an enrollment date of 8/26/24 did not have documentation on file that the parent participation plan was discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance.”
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Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.
“One (1) child with an enrollment date of 8/26/24 did not have on file a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment.”
Aug 13, 2024: announced1 violation
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Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.
“In classroom space 2, three (3) cots measured nine (9), twelve (12) and fifteen (15) inches apart from other cots.”
May 29, 2024: unannounced4 violations
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An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
“On 3/21/24, a four year old child was injured at the facility and received medical attention. The incident report was sent to the Child Care Consultant on 4/1/24.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“An incident that occurred on 3/21/24 was not documented on the incident log.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“One (1) staff, hire date 3/6/23, did not complete the topic of Administration of Medication within one (1) year of hire.”
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Toxic plants were accessible to children.
“Poison ivy was identified along the back fence line on the Pre-K playground.”
May 2, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
“The list of food allergies was posted in the play area of classroom space 2. The list of food allergies was not posted in the eating area of the classroom.”
Dec 20, 2023: unannounced1 violation
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The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
“One (1) NC Pre-K child’s health assessment did not include a dental screening.”
Dec 5, 2023: unannounced3 violations
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“Two (2) support staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”
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The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
“One (1) NC Pre-K child’s health assessment did not include a dental screening.”
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The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
“One (1) NC Pre-K child’s health assessment did not include a hearing screening.”
Nov 16, 2023: unannounced9 violations
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, hire date 3/6/23, did not have a CPR certificate on file.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, hire date 3/6/23, does not have a First Aid certificate on file.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“Two (2) staff received a medical report after the date of employment. Five (5) support staff did not have a medical report on file.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“Two (2) staff received a TB test or screening after the first day of work. One (1) support staff did not have a TB test or screening on file. Please refer to your staff and training worksheet for additional information.”
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Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
“In classroom space 2, one (1) spray bottle of disinfectant was placed in a location accessible to children.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“One staff, hire date 10/12/23, received the Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on 10/13/23.”
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“Three (3) support staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions to Child Maltreatment Training. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for additional information.”
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The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
“One (1) child’s file did not include a dental screening.”
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The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
“One (1) child’s file did not include a hearing screening.”
All 26 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 7, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| May 11, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 12 violations cited |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| May 23, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Announced visit | 1 violation cited |
| May 29, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| May 2, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jun 17, 2025.
- Licensed for 193 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 11000405.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: YWCA of Asheville and Western North Carolina, Inc..
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 5 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 102 child care providers in Buncombe County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 19; this one had 53.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Asheville Jewish Community Center | 87 |
| YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program This child care provider | 53 |
| Isaac Dickson Pre K | 4 |
| Julia Street Montessori School | 18 |
| The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark’s | 24 |
| The Christine Avery Learning Center | 22 |
| Hillcrest Head Start Center | 2 |
| First Baptist Child Development Center | 8 |
| Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church | 25 |
| West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center | 16 |
| Annette’s Day Care | 25 |
| Tammy Pratt Day Care Home | 3 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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