Little Blessings Christian Academy
26 Francis Road, Hendersonville, NC
3.8· 31 reviews
Steps to Hope Academy
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $195
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About
About Steps to Hope Academy
Steps to Hope Academy is a licensed child care center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Steps to Hope Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henderson County has a median price of $195 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$195
Home daycare$178
Toddler
Center$149
Home daycare$157
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$141
School age
Center$130
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Steps to Hope Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #45000441
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Records and paperwork 10
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safe sleep 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
Apr 20, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children's parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
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 May 4, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
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 May 4, 2026
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
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 one month.
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026
Mar 24, 2026Inspection3 rules 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 Apr 10, 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 Apr 13, 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 Apr 13, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Steps to Hope Academy
Is Steps to Hope Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Steps to Hope Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Steps to Hope Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Steps to Hope Academy care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Steps to Hope Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Steps to Hope Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Steps to Hope Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 595-2945 to ask.
What is Steps to Hope Academy's phone number?
(828) 595-2945.
Where is Steps to Hope Academy?
205 Thompson Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Blessings Christian Academy, 0.7 miles away.