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Lucy S. Herring Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 30
- a week, county median
- $191
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About Lucy S. Herring Pre-K
Lucy S. Herring Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 350-2924 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lucy S. Herring Pre-K 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 Lucy S. Herring Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #11000923
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 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.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2026
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
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lucy S. Herring Pre-K
Is Lucy S. Herring Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lucy S. Herring Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lucy S. Herring Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Lucy S. Herring Pre-K care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Lucy S. Herring Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lucy S. Herring Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 350-2924 to confirm.
How much does Lucy S. Herring Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 350-2924 to ask.
What is Lucy S. Herring Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 350-2924.
Where is Lucy S. Herring Pre-K?
98 Sulphur Springs Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.