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Asheville, NC 28806 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Emmanuel Lutheran School
- licensed capacity
- 130
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About Emmanuel Lutheran School
Emmanuel Lutheran School is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 9 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
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 281-8182 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Emmanuel Lutheran School 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 Emmanuel Lutheran School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1155052
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 2, 2026
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 Jul 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026Inspection6 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 Jun 16, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
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 Jun 16, 2026
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 Jun 16, 2026
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 Jun 16, 2026
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026
- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. C.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. C.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
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 Nov 14, 2025
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 Nov 14, 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 Nov 14, 2025
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 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 Nov 14, 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 Nov 14, 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 Nov 14, 2025
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
May 1, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
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 May 2, 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.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 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 May 2, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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 May 2, 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 May 2, 2025
Nov 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Nov 21, 2024
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 Nov 21, 2024
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 Nov 21, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
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 May 6, 2024
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 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 6, 2024
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 May 6, 2024
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 May 6, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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
Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2024
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Nov 13, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
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 Nov 16, 2023
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 Nov 16, 2023
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
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
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 Oct 11, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Emmanuel Lutheran School
Is Emmanuel Lutheran School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Emmanuel Lutheran School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Emmanuel Lutheran School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 Emmanuel Lutheran School care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Emmanuel Lutheran School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Emmanuel Lutheran School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 281-8182 to confirm.
How much does Emmanuel Lutheran School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 281-8182 to ask.
What is Emmanuel Lutheran School's phone number?
(828) 281-8182.
Where is Emmanuel Lutheran School?
51 Wilburn Place, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.