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Asheville, NC 28806 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Evolve Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About Evolve Early Learning
Evolve Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
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 | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Evolve Early Learning 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).
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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 Evolve Early Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000907
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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.
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- Sep 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2026
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2026
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
Corrected during the visit
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2026
Oct 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 10, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
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 10, 2025
Apr 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 2, 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 Jan 2, 2025
Apr 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 13, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 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 May 13, 2024
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
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 May 20, 2024
Nov 21, 2023Inspection4 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 Dec 6, 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 10, 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 10, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Evolve Early Learning
Is Evolve Early Learning licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Evolve Early Learning last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Evolve Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Evolve Early Learning care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Evolve Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Evolve Early Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Evolve Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 367-5077 to ask.
What is Evolve Early Learning's phone number?
(828) 367-5077.
Where is Evolve Early Learning?
5 A Woodland Drive, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is The Children's Center of Western North Carolina, 0.2 miles away.