Bev’s Day Care
A child care center in Asheville, North Carolina 28806
89 Salola St, Asheville, North Carolina 28806. (828) 258-2489.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 56 violations in the last three years
- Oct 52026 the latest visit on record
- 12 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?
9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 5, 2026.
56 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
56 violations in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited May 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.
May 28, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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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.
“One (1) child’s departure time was not recorded on 5/26/26.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Only one caregiver was required to meet ratio for a center located in a residence, but the center did not post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“When only one caregiver was required to meet staff/child ratio for a center located in a residence and children under two are in care, that person concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities.”
Nov 21, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.
“There is no Playground Safety Training certificate to verify the completion of the training for either staff members.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Written request was not submitted to the Division prior to implementing the multi-age group ratios.”
Nov 10, 2025: unannounced22 violations
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A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.
“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Center roster has not been created on the ABCMS as of today.”
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“No activity plan was posted.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“Top bars of some sections of the playground fence were rusted.”
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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 bottle of bleach was on the top shelf in the cabinet by the sink in the kitchen area. one (1) can of Lysol was on top of the refrigerator, and one (1) can was on the vanity in the bathroom.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“Health questionnaire was last updated on 8/28/24 for one (1) staff member.”
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Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.
“All six (6) cots were placed in space #1 during the visit. The spaces among cots were between five (5) to nine (9) inches apart.”
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Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“Immunization records were not on file for five (5) children. Their enrollment dates are 4/8/24, 5/5/25, 05/2025, 05/2025 and unknown date - due to lack of date on the application forms.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“Staff evaluation forms and development plans were on file for either staff members.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“No incident logs were maintained for the program.”
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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 staff members talked about children’s biting incidents but incident reports were not completed for those incidents.”
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Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
“During lunch, pizza slice(s), cut bananas and milk were served to the children.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“Out of eight (8) children enrolled, five (5) children did not have medical exam records on file. Those children’s enrollment dates are 5/5/25 (NS), 7/8/25 (BA), 4/14/25 (HR), May, 2025(EH), May 2025 (HH).”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“Menu for this week was not posted.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
“The menu for this week was not posted and the decision to order pizza was made during today’s visit.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“Playground inspection was not completed for October 2025.”
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One staff member had not completed training in playground safety.
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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 approved fire inspection form that the program provided was completed in 2023.”
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Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
“The parent-completed statement of receipt for the discipline policy for one (1) child was missing the child’s name and the date of enrollment.”
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Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
“There were three (3) children, who were two (2) years of age, present during the visit. Upon my arrival, the TV was on and a cartoon was playing.”
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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 did not have discipline policy acknowledgement on file. One (1) child’s acknowledgement form had the parent’s signature but no date.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The last update EPR plan was dated 2023. the plan has not been updated on NC Risk Management portal since then.”
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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.
“No screen time log was completed though television was on upon my arrival at the center.”
Apr 30, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“B. Bell’s criminal background letter expired on 2/24/25. The qualifying letter was re-issued on 4/24/25. However, the letter was mailed from the Division on 4/24/25 and had not been in Ms. Bell’s file at the time of the visit.”
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All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
“One (1) child, was on a cot asleep with a bottle with white liquid in his/her mouth. The child, per Ms. Bell, is an eighteen (18) months old.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“During a routine unannounced visit conducted on 4/15/25, a violation for not completing a shelter-in-place and/or not documenting the drill was cited. The last documented shelter-in-place was conducted on 6/5/24.”
Apr 15, 2025: unannounced9 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 acknowledgement form with parent signature for the program’s Shaken Baby Syndrome policy was not in file for a child, who was one (1) year of age. The day of the visit was the child’s first day.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Due to criminal background letter for B. Bell being expired on 2/14/25, no valid qualification letter was in her file.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“The last documented fire drill is dated 9/15/24.”
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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 completed on 12/2/24.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).B. Bell’s criminal background qualification letter expired on 2/24/25. At the time of the visit, no application to renew the application had been submitted.”
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Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
“From 9:09 am to approximately 9:35 am, a children’s TV show was played on the television. During the period, two (2) children, two (2) years of age, were present along with one (1) child, aged three (3) and one (1) child, aged four (4).”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The last documented shelter-in-place is dated 6/5/24.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“The program’s EPR is dated May 23, 2023. The staff members signed and dated for the annual review, and the date was May 24, 2023 for both staff members.”
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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.
“From 9:09 am to approximately 9:35 am, children’s TV show was played on the television during the visit, but screen time log was not completed.”
Nov 21, 2024: unannounced5 violations
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Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
“At approximately 11:05 am, Ms. Bell pulled handful of potato chips and handed to each child’s hands to eat. The children ate the potato chips while waling around. They did not wash their hands prior to eating.”
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Each child’s diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.
“Between 9:02 am to 11:35 am, the children’s diapers and pull-ups were not checked or changed.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“The last fire drill was conducted on 9/15/24.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The last shelter-in-place was conducted on 6/5/24.”
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Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
“At approximately 11:05 am, Ms. Bell grabbed a handful of potato chips and handed them to each child on the couch. She did not wash her hands prior to serving the children.”
Apr 16, 2024: unannounced12 violations
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A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
“First Aid poster was not posted at the facility.”
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Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
“The air conditioning unit is located on the playground. There is a metal mesh over the top of the unit. However, the mesh is not secured, therefore it can easily removed. Additionally, the openings of the mesh are 1/2 inch squares, which is wide enough for my pinky finger to go through. The children’s fingers can still access the blades of the AC unit.”
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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. Both staff member’s CPR certificates expired on 3/25/24.”
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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. Both staff member’s first aid certificates expired on 3/25/24.”
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At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.
“Both staff members First Aid and CPR training expired on 3/25/24.”
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Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
“Two (2) children arrived after my arrival. Neither children washed their hands upon their arrival.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“Per facility’s emergency drill log, the last fire drill was conducted on 12/15/23.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In space #2, there are children’s cubbies located approximately thirty-eight (38) inches high. On the first cubby by the door to outside, there are six (6) Parent Choice baby wipes with a warning label present. In the 3rd cubby from the door, there was a Unscented Non-Perfumees Bay Wipes with a warning label present. On the 8th cubby from the door, a grocery bag with baby wipes was present.”
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Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
“The facility’s safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted at the facility.”
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Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
“During the time, a program on Nick Jr. channel was playing, two-year-old children were present.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“According to the facility’s emergency drill log, the last shelter-in-place/Lockdown drill was conducted on 10/25/23.”
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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.
“Upon my arrival, a program from Nick Jr. channel was playing on the TV, and the screen time log was not filled out.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 5, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| May 28, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 22 violations cited |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 12 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Dec 16, 2019.
- Licensed for 12 children, ages 1 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 1155158.
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: Bell, Beverly.
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: 3 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 56.
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 |
|---|---|
| Bev’s Day Care This child care provider | 56 |
| West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center | 16 |
| Rainbow Community School | 28 |
| Sand Hill-Venable Elementary Head Start | 5 |
| Regent Park Early Childhood Development Center, in | 11 |
| YMCA West Buncombe Afterschool | 21 |
| YMCA Sandhill-Venable Afterschool | 13 |
| West Asheville Academy | 60 |
| Johnston Elementary Head Start | 9 |
| Hall Fletcher Pre-K | 7 |
| Shema | 19 |
| Evolve Early Learning | 22 |
| Kids Cove Learning Center | 20 |
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.
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