Nazarene Christian
385 Hazel Mill Road, Asheville, NC
Verner Central Center for Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 86
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About Verner Central Center for Early Learning
Verner Central Center for Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 86 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 55 rules across 13 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 86 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 348-7540 to confirm.
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 | 86 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Verner Central Center for Early Learning has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $191 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 Verner Central Center for Early Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 86 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #11000931
Summary
23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 23 visits · 55 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 15
- Safety and hazards 12
- Food and nutrition 10
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jul 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
The staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not maintained as required by the chosen accreditation organization or head start/early head start designation.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 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.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 2026
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
Corrected during the visit
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 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 Mar 11, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 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.
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 Mar 11, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
Show 13 earlier visits
May 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025
Mar 4, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 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 Mar 6, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Any excess formula, thawed human milk and/or bottled beverage were not discarded or returned home at the end of each day.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Aug 27, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
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 Sep 6, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were stored above food.
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.
Corrected during the visit
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.
Corrected during the visit
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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 Mar 27, 2024
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
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).
Corrected during the visit
Feb 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Verner Central Center for Early Learning
Is Verner Central Center for Early Learning licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Verner Central Center for Early Learning last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Verner Central Center for Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 55 rules across 13 of 23 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 Verner Central Center for Early Learning care for?
86, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Verner Central Center for Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Verner Central Center for Early Learning's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 348-7540 to confirm.
How much does Verner Central Center for Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 348-7540 to ask.
What is Verner Central Center for Early Learning's phone number?
(828) 348-7540.
Where is Verner Central Center for Early Learning?
566 N Louisiana Ave, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is Nazarene Christian, 0.3 miles away.