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Asheville, NC 28806 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program
- licensed capacity
- 193
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program
YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program is a licensed child care center in Asheville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 193 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 26 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 193 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 254-7206 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 193 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $191 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 YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 193 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000405
Summary
26 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 26 visits · 53 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Records and paperwork 12
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Safety and hazards 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Sep 15, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2026
- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 11, 2026Inspection1 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 May 26, 2026
Apr 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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 May 11, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
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 May 11, 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 May 11, 2026
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
- Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
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 Nov 20, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 20, 2025
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 Nov 20, 2025
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 Nov 20, 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 1, 2025
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 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
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 Nov 10, 2025
Show 16 earlier visits
- Sep 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2025
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 Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
- Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
May 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Toxic plants were accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
May 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 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 Dec 20, 2023
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2024
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2023Inspection9 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 Dec 20, 2023
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2024
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
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 Dec 4, 2023
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 Dec 4, 2023
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
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, 2023
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 8, 2023
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program
Is YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 26 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 15 of 26 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program care for?
193, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 254-7206 to confirm.
How much does YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 254-7206 to ask.
What is YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program's phone number?
(828) 254-7206.
Where is YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program?
185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. The nearest other daycare we list is Hillcrest Head Start Center, 0.5 miles away.