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Eliada Child Development

2 Compton Drive, Asheville, NC 288063.8· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
350
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191

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About Eliada Child Development

Eliada Child Development is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 350 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 36 visits in the last 3 years and cited 81 rules across 18 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
350 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity350 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Eliada Child Development 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 Eliada Child Development

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
350 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1155068
See the state's record

Summary

36 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 18 of 36 visits · 81 rules in all · 81 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 21
  • Records and paperwork 16
  • Safety and hazards 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Food and nutrition 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Transportation 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 38 visits
  1. Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

  5. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2026

    • 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 Jan 15, 2026

  9. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 11, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The sandbox located on the outdoor playground at the Lion's building was not covered.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • 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 Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Transportation

      Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 22, 2025

    • 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 Dec 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Dec 22, 2025

    • 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 Dec 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      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 Dec 22, 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 Dec 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

Show 28 earlier visits
  1. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025

  2. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025

  4. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025

  6. Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

  8. Jul 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

  9. Jul 22, 2025Inspection10 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 Aug 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 5, 2025

    • 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 Aug 5, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 25, 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 Aug 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Aug 5, 2025

  10. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Corporal punishment was used.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025

  14. Feb 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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 Feb 14, 2025

  15. Jan 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

  16. Jan 9, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      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 Jan 22, 2025

    • 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 Jan 22, 2025

  17. Jan 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2025

    • 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 Jan 9, 2025

  18. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Sep 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

  21. Jul 24, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Aug 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 7, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 7, 2024

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024

  22. May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Jan 18, 2024Inspection15 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 Jan 27, 2024

    • 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 Jan 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2024

    • Transportation

      First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jan 27, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jan 27, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2024

    • 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 Jan 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 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 Feb 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

    • 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 Jan 27, 2024

  25. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Nov 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

  27. Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Eliada Child Development

Is Eliada Child Development licensed?

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

When was Eliada Child Development last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 36 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Eliada Child Development had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 81 rules across 18 of 36 visits in the last 3 years; 81 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 Eliada Child Development care for?

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

Does Eliada Child Development accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Eliada Child Development's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Eliada Child Development cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 348-3349 to ask.

What is Eliada Child Development's phone number?

(828) 348-3349.

Where is Eliada Child Development?

2 Compton Drive, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is Johnston Elementary Head Start, 0.5 miles away.

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