Kiddie Academy of Asheville
22 Walden Ridge Drive, Asheville, NC
4.3· 49 reviews
Discovery Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 170
- a week, county median
- $165
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About Discovery Montessori School
Discovery Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 170 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 65 rules across 8 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 170 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 505-7920 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 170 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery 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 Discovery Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- One Star Center License
- Capacity
- 170 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000831
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 65 rules in all · 65 corrected
- Records and paperwork 21
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 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. No staff were connected to the facility in the ABCMS Provider Portal.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2026
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 Apr 3, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2026
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 Apr 3, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
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 Apr 3, 2026
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)
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection6 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 Oct 29, 2025
Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties.
The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
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 Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 2025
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 Oct 29, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Inspection28 rules cited
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 state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
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 Apr 24, 2025
The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
The information contained in the application was not accessible to caregiving staff during the time children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 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).
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025
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 Apr 24, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 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 Apr 22, 2025
May 15, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
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
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
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 May 24, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
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 May 24, 2024
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 May 24, 2024
- Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
Nov 30, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
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 8, 2023
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 Dec 8, 2023
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 Dec 8, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Montessori School
Is Discovery Montessori School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Discovery Montessori School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 65 rules across 8 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 65 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 Discovery Montessori School care for?
170, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Discovery Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Discovery Montessori School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 505-7920 to confirm.
How much does Discovery Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 505-7920 to ask.
What is Discovery Montessori School's phone number?
(828) 505-7920.
Where is Discovery Montessori School?
104 Peachtree Road, Asheville, NC 28803. The nearest other daycare we list is The Academy of Asheville, 0.4 miles away.