Asheville Jewish Community Center
236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC
Odyssey Community School
- licensed capacity
- 34
- a week, county median
- $175
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About Odyssey Community School
Odyssey Community School is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 34 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 259-3653 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 34 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Odyssey Community School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $175 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 Odyssey Community School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 34 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #11000707
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Records and paperwork 12
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 Mar 5, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026
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 Mar 6, 2026
Sep 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
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 Oct 13, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025
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
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2025
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
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 Mar 26, 2024
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check.
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024
Medical authorization was not present on child's first day.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2024
Oct 26, 2023Inspection3 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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
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 Nov 7, 2023
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Odyssey Community School
Is Odyssey Community School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Odyssey Community School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Odyssey Community School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Odyssey Community School care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Odyssey Community School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Odyssey Community School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 259-3653 to confirm.
How much does Odyssey Community School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 259-3653 to ask.
What is Odyssey Community School's phone number?
(828) 259-3653.
Where is Odyssey Community School?
90 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28804. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Paul's Preschool, 0.9 miles away.