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Blue Ridge Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $165
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About Blue Ridge Montessori School
Blue Ridge Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Blue Ridge Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $165 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 Blue Ridge Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000502
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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.
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- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 15, 2026Inspection12 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 Jun 25, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 6, 2026
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
Individual applications were not on file for each child.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 29, 2026
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 Jun 29, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
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 Jan 14, 2026
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
Jun 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2025
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 Jun 19, 2025
Jun 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
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 1, 2024
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 1, 2024
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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 state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Blue Ridge Montessori School
Is Blue Ridge Montessori School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Blue Ridge Montessori School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Blue Ridge Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Blue Ridge Montessori School care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Blue Ridge Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Blue Ridge Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Blue Ridge Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 281-0505 to ask.
What is Blue Ridge Montessori School's phone number?
(828) 281-0505.
Where is Blue Ridge Montessori School?
38 Sycamore Rd, Asheville, NC 28804. The nearest other daycare we list is North Asheville Preschool, 0.6 miles away.