Evolve Early Learning
5 A Woodland Drive, Asheville, NC
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Shema
- licensed capacity
- 8
- a week, county median
- $177
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About
About Shema
Shema is a licensed home daycare in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, the address and how to visit, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 273-9067 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shema has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Buncombe County has a median price of $177 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 Shema
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Family CC Home License
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000877
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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See all 9 visits
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
Commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer.
Corrected during the visit
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2026
Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7).
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2026
Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded.
The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2026
Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
Corrected during the visit
Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.
Corrected during the visit
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2025
Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
Corrected during the visit
Health questionnaire was not completed annually.
Corrected during the visit
Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.
Corrected during the visit
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.
Corrected during the visit
Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2023
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Shema
Is Shema licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Shema last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shema had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 5 of 8 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 Shema care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Shema accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Shema's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 273-9067 to confirm.
How much does Shema cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 273-9067 to ask.
What is Shema's phone number?
(828) 273-9067.
Where is Shema?
Asheville, NC 28806. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.