Kiddie Academy of Asheville
22 Walden Ridge Drive, Asheville, NC
4.3· 49 reviews
YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool
- licensed capacity
- 150
- a week, county median
- $135
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About
About YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool
YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool is a licensed child care center in Asheville, 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 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
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 775-7096 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.W. Estes 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.W. Estes Afterschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #11000684
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Records and paperwork 13
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jun 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 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 6, 2026
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
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 3, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Assistant group leaders were not 16 years of age and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
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 Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 18, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 1, 2024
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 Aug 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 Aug 1, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 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 Aug 1, 2024
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2024
May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 May 20, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool
Is YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 47 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.W. Estes Afterschool care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 775-7096 to confirm.
How much does YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 775-7096 to ask.
What is YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool's phone number?
(828) 775-7096.
Where is YMCA W.W. Estes Afterschool?
275 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803. The nearest other daycare we list is WW Estes Elementary School Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.