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The Children's Center of Western North Carolina

1710 Old Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 288064.4· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$165
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About The Children's Center of Western North Carolina

The Children's Center of Western North Carolina is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Center of Western North Carolina has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $165 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.
Buncombe County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Center of Western North Carolina

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Temporary License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#11000973
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Aug 6, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026

  2. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Children's Center of Western North Carolina

Is The Children's Center of Western North Carolina licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Children's Center of Western North Carolina last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Center of Western North Carolina had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 The Children's Center of Western North Carolina care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does The Children's Center of Western North Carolina accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Children's Center of Western North Carolina's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Center of Western North Carolina cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 253-0542 to ask.

What is The Children's Center of Western North Carolina's phone number?

(828) 253-0542.

Where is The Children's Center of Western North Carolina?

1710 Old Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is Evolve Early Learning, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).