The Academy of Asheville

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026

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 Jul 7, 2026

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 7, 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. No staff were connected to the facility in the ABCMS Provider Portal.

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 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 Jul 7, 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 Jul 7, 2026

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).

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2026

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

Corrected during the visit

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 Jul 7, 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

Corrected during the visit

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2026

Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis.

The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2026

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2026

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

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 Sep 26, 2025

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 Sep 26, 2025

Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.

The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025

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 Sep 26, 2025

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 Sep 26, 2025

Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).

Corrected during the visit

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 Aug 18, 2025

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

Corrected during the visit

Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.

The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

Corrected during the visit