Donald S. Collins Early Learning Center
120 West Street, Black Mountain, NC
4.1· 13 reviews
YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool
- licensed capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $135
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About YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool
YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool is a licensed child care center in Black Mountain, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 210-2279 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $135 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 YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #11000785
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member S.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
The schedule of off premise activities was not current and/or did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2026
Jul 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
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 Aug 4, 2025
The EMC plan did not give the procedures to be followed .
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
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 2, 2025
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Inspection3 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 24, 2024
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 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 Sep 17, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
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
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool
Is YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Black Mountain Afterschool care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 210-2279 to confirm.
How much does YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 210-2279 to ask.
What is YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool's phone number?
(828) 210-2279.
Where is YMCA Black Mountain Afterschool?
301 East State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The nearest other daycare we list is Black Mountain Primary School Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.