Donald S. Collins Early Learning Center
120 West Street, Black Mountain, NC
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Kathy's Kiddieland
- licensed capacity
- 47
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $165
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About Kathy's Kiddieland
Kathy's Kiddieland is a licensed child care center in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 47 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 47 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 47 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kathy's Kiddieland 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 Kathy's Kiddieland
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 47 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000879
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 22, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 20, 2026Inspection8 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
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
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 Feb 3, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 3, 2026
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 Feb 3, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 21, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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
Aug 12, 2024Inspection5 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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
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 Aug 23, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 23, 2024
Feb 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
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 Feb 26, 2024
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 Feb 26, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kathy's Kiddieland
Is Kathy's Kiddieland licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kathy's Kiddieland last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kathy's Kiddieland had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Kathy's Kiddieland care for?
47, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kathy's Kiddieland accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kathy's Kiddieland's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kathy's Kiddieland cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 357-5674 to ask.
What is Kathy's Kiddieland's phone number?
(828) 357-5674.
Where is Kathy's Kiddieland?
410 East State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool, 0.1 miles away.