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A child care center in Asheville, North Carolina 28803

250 Overlook Rd, Asheville, North Carolina 28803. (828) 654-1765.

North Carolina’s own record, on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 27 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Every month

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 Apr 28, 2026.

27 violations cited in the last three years, 27 of them marked corrected.

Source:

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

27 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

27 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

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.

Apr 1, 2026: unannounced8 violations
  • A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.

    “Staff members did not take the list of all participating children with a checklist for attendance and head counts periodically during the field trip.”

    Rule A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.

    “Field trip schedule for the Light Show at W.W. Estes Elementary School was not posted in the classroom for parents.”

    Rule A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

    “A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in the classroom. Additionally, one (1) child did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of Summary of NC Child Care Law on file.”

    Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

    “Not all required information, including a copy of Emergency Medical Care information and Children’s photographs did accompany the field trip conducted today.”

    Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

    “One (1) child did not have his/her physical exam on file.”

    Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

    “One (1) child did not have a documentation of discussion of program’s Operational Policies on file.”

    Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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 did not have a documentation of discussion of parent participation policy on file.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

    “The posted EMC had a previous administrator listed.”

    Rule The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sep 17, 2025: unannounced4 violations
  • A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    “Two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks did not have printed criminal background letters printed.”

    Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

    “Shaken baby policy acknowledgement, acknowledgement for operational and personnel policies, TB, medical statement, and emergency information form was not available for review for an administrator. staff files were not available for two (2) substitute staff members who provide bathroom breaks.”

    Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

    “Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. seven (7) children were signed in with arrival time, but a total of fifteen (15) children were present.”

    Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.

    “On the activity plan for the month of September, activities for books, blocks, manipulative, family living, dramatic plan were not included in the plan. The plan for today was “B” for bugs, sing and make bug out of pom-pom.”

    Rule The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Apr 22, 2025: unannounced4 violations
  • 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.

    “SC Johnson Off! Clean Feel Insect repellent spray (non-aerosol) was on the counter in the kitchen area and the gate to the kitchen area was not locked. Three (3) cans of Coppertone Spray 50 SPF 4-in-1 performance sunscreen aerosol spray were stored on top of the refrigerator while the gate to the kitchen area was not locked.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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. While the gate to the kitchen area was not locked, a staff member was cooking a pot of apples on the stove.”

    Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

    “Doughnut holes and water were served as morning snack.”

    Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

    “The information for administering medication was not recorded accurately. Thirty-two (32) times when clonidine 1/2 tablet was administered to the child, the log was recorded on the medication record sheet for Diastat. Additionally, when the dosage of the clonidine changed from 1/4 tablet to 1/2, the medication record sheet for 1/4 tablet was not filed in the child’s file.”

    Rule When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 15, 2025: unannounced6 violations
  • 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. The gate to the kitchen area has magnetic lock. The lock was not latched during the visit. There is an oven in the kitchen area.”

    Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

    “The October and November drill was logged with the time of the drill, number of people, route of the alarm and weather but not the dates. For December, only the month and the year were written.”

    Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 reports were maintained in a binder with the incident log.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

    “The last inspection completed was dated 11/21/24.”

    Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

    “For an inhaler for a child, medication authorization form was not in file.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

    “The inhaler in the locked box in the refrigerator was not in its original box.”

    Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

May 2, 2024: unannounced5 violations
  • A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “The daily schedule was not posted in a location visible to parents and caregivers.”

    Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

    “Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the Annual Review of the EPR plan for two (2) staff was not maintained on file.”

    Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

    Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

    The inspectors’ words, 104 words

    “The two (2) topics, “Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization” and “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” were not completed every five (5) years for staff JB. The three (3) topics “Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic”, “Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event”, and “Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment” were not complete every five (5) years for staff QS.”

    Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Toxic plants were accessible to children.

    “Poison ivy was growing near the fence line on the playground within reach of children.”

    Rule Toxic plants were accessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 7 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Apr 28, 2026Announced visitNo violations cited
Apr 1, 2026Unannounced visit8 violations cited
Sep 17, 2025Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Apr 22, 2025Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Jan 15, 2025Unannounced visit6 violations cited
May 2, 2024Unannounced visit5 violations cited
Dec 15, 2023Unannounced visitNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jan 16, 2026.
  • Licensed for 20 children, ages 2 through 5.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 1155147.
  • Restriction: Other - Meeting reduced ratios.
Source:

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.
Source:

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: Buncombe County Schools.
Source:

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.
Source:

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 27.
Source:

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.

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

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.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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