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Kiddie Academy of Asheville

22 Walden Ridge Drive, Asheville, NC 288034.3· 49 reviews
licensed capacity
172
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191

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About Kiddie Academy of Asheville

Kiddie Academy of Asheville is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 172 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
172 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity172 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Asheville 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 Kiddie Academy of Asheville

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
172 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#11000963
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Mar 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      During the required fire, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills, the evacuation crib or other approved device was not used as described in the EPR Plan.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026

    • 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 Mar 13, 2026

  2. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Substitutes and volunteers were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 2025

  6. Apr 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.

      The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025

  7. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo 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 Kiddie Academy of Asheville

Is Kiddie Academy of Asheville licensed?

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

When was Kiddie Academy of Asheville last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Asheville had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Kiddie Academy of Asheville care for?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Asheville accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Kiddie Academy of Asheville's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Asheville cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 309-0949 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Asheville's phone number?

(828) 309-0949.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Asheville?

22 Walden Ridge Drive, Asheville, NC 28803. The nearest other daycare we list is Around the Son Pre-School, 0.7 miles away.

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