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YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool
- licensed capacity
- 150
- a week, county median
- $135
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About
About YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool
YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool is a licensed child care center in Swannanoa, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 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
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 251-5910 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 | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA W.D. Williams 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 W.D. Williams Afterschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #11000667
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- 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.
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Apr 22, 2026Inspection7 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 May 7, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 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 May 7, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 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 7, 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 May 7, 2026
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
- Apr 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2025Inspection5 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 Dec 4, 2025
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
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 Dec 4, 2025
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 Dec 4, 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 Dec 4, 2025
Apr 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 18, 2025
Nov 26, 2024Inspection2 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.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2024
Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 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 Apr 18, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter in place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months.
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool
Is YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 W.D. Williams Afterschool care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 251-5910 to confirm.
How much does YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 251-5910 to ask.
What is YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool's phone number?
(828) 251-5910.
Where is YMCA W.D. Williams Afterschool?
161 Bee Tree Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778. The nearest other daycare we list is W D Williams Elementary Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.