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Academy at Biltmore Church
- capacity
- 180
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About Academy at Biltmore Church
Academy at Biltmore Church is a child care center in Arden, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 687-1111 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Academy at Biltmore Church has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$165
Home daycare$160
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$185
State record
Inspection reports for Academy at Biltmore Church
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 180 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000943
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 19 visits · 54 rules in all · 54 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 10
- Food and nutrition 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Dec 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
Corrected during the visit
Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2025
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
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). K.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
Jul 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19).
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2025Inspection23 rules cited
Employee purses and other personal effects were not kept out of reach of children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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 state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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 state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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 state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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 state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
Show 9 earlier visits
- Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024
Jan 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Academy at Biltmore Church
Is Academy at Biltmore Church licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was Academy at Biltmore Church last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 7 rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academy at Biltmore Church had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 11 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 54 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Academy at Biltmore Church care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Academy at Biltmore Church accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Academy at Biltmore Church's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 687-1111 to confirm.
How much does Academy at Biltmore Church cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 687-1111 to ask.
What is Academy at Biltmore Church's phone number?
(828) 687-1111.
Where is Academy at Biltmore Church?
35 Clayton Rd, Arden, NC 28704. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool, 0.9 miles away.