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Asheville, NC 28806 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
West Asheville Academy
- licensed capacity
- 40
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About West Asheville Academy
West Asheville Academy is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 60 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 505-0079 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Asheville Academy 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 West Asheville Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000741
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 60 rules in all · 60 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Records and paperwork 11
- Food and nutrition 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 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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- May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
Children's records were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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
Apr 21, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
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 May 4, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 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 Apr 30, 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 Apr 30, 2026
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 Apr 30, 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 Apr 30, 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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
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 safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.
Corrected during the visit
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
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
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
Mar 5, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
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 Mar 10, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
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 10, 2026
For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 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 10, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Inspection14 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 Nov 25, 2025
Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 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 Nov 18, 2025
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 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 Nov 18, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Nov 15, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 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 Dec 1, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2024
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 Nov 25, 2024
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 Nov 25, 2024
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 Nov 25, 2024
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Aug 19, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
May 14, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
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 May 23, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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 May 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2023Inspection7 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 Oct 25, 2023
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about West Asheville Academy
Is West Asheville Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was West Asheville Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Asheville Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 60 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 60 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 West Asheville Academy care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does West Asheville Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are West Asheville Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 505-0079 to confirm.
How much does West Asheville Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 505-0079 to ask.
What is West Asheville Academy's phone number?
(828) 505-0079.
Where is West Asheville Academy?
17 Brownwood Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is Hall Fletcher Pre-K, 0.4 miles away.