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Asheville, NC 28806 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Cove Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About Kids Cove Learning Center
Kids Cove Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 37 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Cove Learning Center 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 Kids Cove Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 37 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000914
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 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.
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- Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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
Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2026
- Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2026Inspection6 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 Jan 30, 2026
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 30, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
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 Jan 30, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
Corrected during the visit
Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025
- Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
Show 5 earlier visits
- Jan 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2024
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 Jun 28, 2024
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 Jun 28, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 12, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Cove Learning Center
Is Kids Cove Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids Cove Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Cove Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Kids Cove Learning Center care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Cove Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Cove Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Cove Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 254-4411 to ask.
What is Kids Cove Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 254-4411.
Where is Kids Cove Learning Center?
89 McKinnish Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is Mimi's Place Daycare, under 0.1 miles away.