Odyssey Community School
A child care center in Asheville, North Carolina 28804
90 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28804. (828) 259-3653.
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The short answer
- 31 violations in the last three years
- Jul 222026 the latest visit on record
- 34 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?
7 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 22, 2026.
31 violations cited in the last three years, 31 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
31 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Feb 24, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“One (1) substitute provider, hire date 8/21/24, did not have an annual staff evaluation on file.”
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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.
“The emergency medical care information for one (1) child was last updated on 12/2/24.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“The parent authorization to administer two (2) medications for one (1) child expired no 2/12/26.”
Sep 30, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“One (1) bottle of Zyrtek was stored in an unlocked backpack.”
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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 approved on 10/19/23.”
Mar 4, 2025: unannounced7 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.
“The file for one (1) child did not contain a signed and dated statement that the parent received the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy and that the policy was explained to them.”
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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) children’s files did not contain a signed and dated acknowledgement of receipt of the Summary of the Law.”
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Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child’s parent.
“The file for one (1) child did not include a signed authorization for emergency medical treatment.”
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Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.
“The incident report for one (1) child was not placed in the child’s file.”
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Medical authorization was not present on child’s first day.
“The file for one (1) child did not include a signed authorization for emergency medical treatment.”
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Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff.
“The file for one (1) child did not include a signed authorization for emergency medical treatment.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“One (1) bottle of Benadryl was stored in an unlocked backpack.”
Apr 9, 2024: unannounced5 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.
“Two (2) children’s files did not include a signed acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy.”
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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.
“A signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the Summary of the Law was not on file for two (2) children.”
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Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child’s parent.
“Two (2) children’s files did not contain a signed authorization for emergency medical care.”
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Medical authorization was not present on child’s first day.
“Two (2) children’s files did not contain a signed authorization for emergency medical care.”
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The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check.
“The Head of School is listed as the Registered Agent on the Secretary of State website for the non-profit corporation. The Head of School does not have a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter.”
Mar 12, 2024: unannounced14 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.
“Two (2) children’s files did not include a signed acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy.”
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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.
“A signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the Summary of the Law was not on file for two (2) children.”
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Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child’s parent.
“Two (2) children’s files did not contain a signed authorization for emergency medical care.”
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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.
“One (1) substitute, date of employment 10/18/21, last updated the Emergency Information form on 10/12/22.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“Staff members HD and CM did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. Staff CM did not have a Professional Development Plan on file.”
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Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
“Rust was observed on the right side of the fence on the playground. Rust was observed on the fence behind the shed. Rust was observed on the bottom of the gate leading to the road. Sharp edges caused by unattached wiring were observed in two (2) places on the fence facing the road. Sharp edges caused by broken chain link fence were observed on the fence facing the woods.”
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Medical authorization was not present on child’s first day.
“The authorization for emergency medical care was not present on the first day for two (2) children.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“The last playground inspection was conducted on 1/24/24.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“One (1) substitute, hire date 10/18/21, did not complete the Health and Safety Training topics within one year of employment.”
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Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center’s EPR Plan and its location.
“Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not reviewed with one (1) substitute annually.”
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The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check.
“The Head of School is listed as the Registered Agent on the Secretary of State website for the non-profit corporation. The Head of School does not have a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“The mulch at the base of the slide measured less and one (1) inch in depth. The mulch at the edge of the crash pads under the swings measured less than one (1) inch.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“The Emergency Medical Care plan was not reviewed annually with one (1) substitute”
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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.
“The signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement was not maintained in one (1) substitute staff’s file.”
All 7 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 22, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 14 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Mar 10, 2025.
- Licensed for 34 children, ages 3 through 5.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 11000707.
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 taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
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: Odyssey: A Community of Integral Learning, 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: 4 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 31.
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 |
|---|---|
| Annette’s Day Care | 25 |
| Blue Ridge Montessori School | 30 |
| Odyssey Community School This child care provider | 31 |
| Jones Pre K | 8 |
| Growing in Grace Preschool | 13 |
| All Kids Academy LLC | 14 |
| Childcare Network #176 | 39 |
| Asheville Montessori School | 1 |
| Asheville Catholic School | 7 |
| West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center | 16 |
| Asheville Jewish Community Center | 87 |
| 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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