West Asheville Academy
17 Brownwood Avenue, Asheville, NC
4.6· 5 reviews
Rainbow Community School
- licensed capacity
- 44
- a week, county median
- $175
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About
About Rainbow Community School
Rainbow Community School is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 258-9264 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rainbow 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 Rainbow Community School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000357
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 21, 2025Inspection9 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 Nov 3, 2025
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 Nov 3, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). K.
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 3, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
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 3, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
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 Jul 22, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
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 Jul 22, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
Corrected during the visit
Jan 19, 2024Inspection4 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Rainbow Community School
Is Rainbow Community School licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Rainbow Community School last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rainbow Community School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Rainbow Community School care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rainbow Community School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rainbow Community School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 258-9264 to confirm.
How much does Rainbow Community School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 258-9264 to ask.
What is Rainbow Community School's phone number?
(828) 258-9264.
Where is Rainbow Community School?
574 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Field School, 0.1 miles away.