Academy at Biltmore Church
35 Clayton Rd, Arden, NC
YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool
- licensed capacity
- 150
- a week, county median
- $175
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About
About YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool
YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool is a licensed child care center in Arden, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 585-4016 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool 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).
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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 YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000668
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Transportation 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2026
- May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
School-aged children were not adequately supervised.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 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 May 4, 2026
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 May 4, 2026
Nov 6, 2025Inspection5 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 20, 2025
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 20, 2025
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 Nov 20, 2025
The EMC plan did not name the person responsible for taking the authorization for treatment, accompanying the ill or injured person, notifying contact persons and/or obtaining substitutes.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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
Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Apr 4, 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 Apr 4, 2025
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 Apr 4, 2025
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
- Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool
Is YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 585-4016 to confirm.
How much does YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 585-4016 to ask.
What is YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool's phone number?
(828) 585-4016.
Where is YMCA Avery's Creek Afterschool?
15 Park South Boulevard, Arden, NC 28704. The nearest other daycare we list is Avery's Creek Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.