Emmanuel Lutheran School
51 Wilburn Place, Asheville, NC
West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- a week, county median
- $165
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About West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center
West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 253-3356 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center 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.
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 Baptist Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000085
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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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Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 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 Aug 17, 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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2026Inspection3 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 Feb 20, 2026
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
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Sep 4, 2025
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 Sep 4, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 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 Feb 24, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 3, 2024Inspection4 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 Sep 4, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
Corrected during the visit
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 4, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Inspection2 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 Feb 23, 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 Feb 23, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center
Is West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Baptist Early Learning Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 253-3356 to confirm.
How much does West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 253-3356 to ask.
What is West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center's phone number?
(828) 253-3356.
Where is West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center?
926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The nearest other daycare we list is Emmanuel Lutheran School, 0.3 miles away.