The Christine W. Avery Learning Center - Asheville NC Four Star Center License

135 HILL STREET , ASHEVILLE NC 28801
(828) 423-3154

About the Provider

Description: The mission of the Christine W. Avery Learning Center is to To provide students of all backgrounds with access to a quality education rooted in social-cultural theory and ministry; assisting in the growth and development of our students academically, socially, and spiritually; producing the next generation of leaders.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 11000828
  • Capacity: 135
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-11-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-21 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
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 last approved fire inspection was conducted 8/1/22. An inspection marked "Unsatisfactory" was conducted on 5/5/23.
2023-11-21 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A wooden table is splintering on playground space 2.
2023-11-21 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
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. One (1) staff, date of employment 8/30/23, does not have a medical statement on file. One (1) staff, date of employment 8/21/23, has a medical report on file dated 9/6/23.
2023-11-21 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
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. Two (2) staff received a TB test or screening after the first day of work. Please refer to the Staff and Training Worksheet for additional information.
2023-11-21 Violation 1035 .0701(a)
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. One (1) staff, date of employment 8/21/23, has an emergency information form on file dated 8/23/23.
2023-11-21 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff, date of employment 8/30/23, has a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on file dated 9/15/23.
2023-05-31 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-05-31 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
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. One (1) staff hired 5/30/23 and one (1) staff hired 2/1/23 did not have a medical report that included a statement that the individual is physically and mentally fit to care for children.
2023-05-31 Violation 1035 .0701(a)
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. Three (3) staff did not include choice of health care professional on the Emergency Information form.
2023-05-31 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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. One (1) staff hired 1/30/23 and one (1) staff hired 2/1/23 have not received First Aid training.
2023-05-31 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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. One (1) staff hired 1/30/23 and one (1) staff hired 2/1/23 have not received CPR training.
2023-05-31 Violation 1123 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a)
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Torn upholstery was observed on two (2) seats on the bus used to transport school age children.
2023-05-31 Violation 1317 .0802(d)
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Five (5) children's files did not contain a signed statement authorizing emergency medical treatment.
2023-05-31 Violation 1874 .0608(d)(1-4)
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff hired 5/30/23 did not have a signed acknowledgement on file.

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