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Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church

40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 288015.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191

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About

About Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church

Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Child Care Center of First Presbyterian 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.
Buncombe County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1152144
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Feb 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Sep 26, 2025

  4. Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

  6. Feb 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      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 Feb 24, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025

  7. Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  8. Mar 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024

  9. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 13, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Mar 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

  2. Oct 19, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Nov 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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 state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church

Is Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church care for?

110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 254-1043 to ask.

What is Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church's phone number?

(828) 254-1043.

Where is Child Care Center of First Presbyterian Church?

40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801. The nearest other daycare we list is Mountain City Public Montessori, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).