Child Care Center
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Growing In Grace Preschool
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
48 WOODLAND HILLS ROAD,
Asheville, NC 28804
Quick Facts
Capacity
93 children
Age Range
1 through 7
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
11000880
License Holder
WOODLAND HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH INC.
License Issued
Nov 26, 2021
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
GROWING IN GRACE PRESCHOOL is a Child Care Center in ASHEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 93 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 7. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One (1) bottle of acetaminophen was stored in an unlocked compartment of a backpack that was stored on a shelf five (5) feet above the ground. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| 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 emergency medical care information for seven (7) children was not updated on an annual basis. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One (1) child’s enrollment application did not include the responsible party’s choice of health professional. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child’s file did not contain a medical report | |||
| 2025-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-09 | 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 fire inspection was conducted on 11/4/24. | |||
| 2025-12-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Rust and chipping paint was observed on six (6) toy trucks on the large playground. | |||
| 2025-12-09 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization for one (1) albuterol in classroom space 2 was signed on 4/22/25. | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-30 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. A container of Clorox wipes was observed on top of the cubbies in classroom space 2, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-05-30 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Flexible plastic wipes containers that listed warnings about suffocation and choking were accessible to children in the hallway bathroom. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Fabric covering the wood on a rock wall climber on playground space 1 is torn, posing a possible tripping hazard. The grass and dirt on the mounded climbers on playground space 1 has worn down, exposing sharp edges on the rocks on either side. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #4, an extension cord was located on the shelf by the second entrance door without safety covers. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In space #1, two (2) containers of disinfecting wipes were located in a cabinet with a lock. The key to the lock was in the key hole and the cabinet was not locked. The disinfecting wipes were placed on the middle shelf under five (5) feet. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| 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. In space #4, a Keurig coffee machine was located on the shelf by the second entrance. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The list of food allergies and special diets was not posted on the refrigerator in the gym where lunchboxes are stored. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The gate to the air conditioning units on playground space 2 were unlocked. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of a playground inspection was not maintained for May 2023. The last documented playground inspection was dated 4/25/23. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-29 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. n space #1, Lysol wipes were accessible to children two to three years of age. The administrator moved those to locked storage during the visit. | |||
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