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236 Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC
The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's
- licensed capacity
- 22
- a week, county median
- $175
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About
About The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's
The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 22 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 22 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 232-7433 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 22 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's 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 The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 22 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #11000936
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
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 Feb 4, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026
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.
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
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 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 Feb 4, 2026
The number of children present was not within permit capacity.
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
Aug 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
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 Aug 25, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Aug 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
Jul 18, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
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 Aug 2, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
Feb 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024
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 Feb 22, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's
Is The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's care for?
22, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 232-7433 to confirm.
How much does The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 232-7433 to ask.
What is The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's' phone number?
(828) 232-7433.
Where is The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's?
10 N Liberty Street, Asheville, NC 28801. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Paul's Preschool, 0.3 miles away.