Four Star Center License
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Montessori Learning Community Of Asheville, East
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
15 OVERBROOK PL,
Asheville, NC 28805
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
1 through 6
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000924
License Holder
MONTESSORI LEARNING COMMUNITY OF ASHEVILLE INC
License Issued
Feb 25, 2022
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
MONTESSORI LEARNING COMMUNITY OF ASHEVILLE, EAST is a Four Star Center License in ASHEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #2 the current activity plan was not posted. The activity plan was dated 4/27/2026-5/1/2026. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-27 | 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 approved on 8/30/2024. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A four years old child standing in the hallway by herself. Staff were not aware the child was in the hallway. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outside, one (1) house on the toddler playground vinyl top was ripped, and one (1) plastic storage unit was broken with sharp edges and potential pinch hazards. Space #1, two (2) different white noises were too loud to hear changes in the children’s breathing. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Space #3 one (1) Neutrogena stick sunscreen was in the fire drill bag without a permission to administer medication form. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | 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. Staff member hired 10/17/2025 medical report was not received on or before the first day of employment. The medical report on file was dated 11/3/2025. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member G. Sabatino hired 11/3/2025 criminal background check was not completed till 2/3/2026. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member hired 2/3/2025 staff evaluation was not completed by 2/3/2026. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | 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. Child enrolled 8/21/2024 emergency information was dated 8/27/2024. Child enrolled 8/21/2024 emergency information on file was not received prior to the first day of enrollment, the emergency information was received on 9/26/2024 and was not updated on or before 9/26/2025. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child enrolled 8/21/2024 medical report was dated 3/21/2025. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child enrolled 1/3/2024 immunizations record was received late. The immunizations record on file was dated 8/13/2025. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| 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 child care operator has not notified the Division of the one (1) staff, including the administrator, that are hired at the Montessori Learning Community of Asheville, East. | |||
| 2025-11-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-16 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| 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. In space #5, I observed one (1) emergency medication permission to administer medication form expired 1/22/2025 | |||
| 2025-05-16 | 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. I observed staff member hired 8/14/2024 medical report was not completed prior to the first day of employment. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | 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. I observed staff member hired 8/14/2024 TB was not completed prior to the first day of employment. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child enrolled 1/13/2025 did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child enrolled 8/21/2024 did not have immunizations on file for review. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was updated 8/21/2023. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. While monitoring outdoors, I observed the mulch depth at the slide exits measured four (4) inches instead of the required six (6). | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-07 | 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 #5, two (2) aerosol cans of shaving cream was observed unlocked five (5) feet up. In space #2, one (1) gallon of multipurpose cleaner unlocked under the handwashing sink. The hallway storage closet that contained a cleaning cart was observed unlocked. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #5, one (1) emergency medication missing the original pharmacy label. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| 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. In space #5, two (1) emergency medication permission to administer medication forms that expired on 1/22/2025. One (1) emergency medication that expired on 11/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not completed for September 2024 through January 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. One (1) staff member file that was not on-site for review. The file is located at the West location. The staff member was present until 11:00a. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff member S. Nutt valid qualifying letter was not site for review due to the file being housed at the West location. The staff member was present until 11:00a and left for the day. | |||
| 2025-02-07 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| 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. In space #5, one (1) action plan expired 8/26/2024. | |||
| 2024-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor space #1, one (1) broken shovel and one (1) broken colander was observed. | |||
| 2024-05-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoor space #1, active ant mounds were observed throughout the outdoor space. | |||
| 2024-05-24 | 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 #5, one (1) essential oil and one (1) aerosol can of spray located in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2024-05-24 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1, one (1) Nystatin was not stored in the original pharmacy labeled container | |||
| 2024-05-24 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| 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. In space #5, one (1) Epi Pen permission to administer medication form expired on 4/25/2024 and one (1) Diazepam permission to administer medication form expired on 4/25/2024. | |||
| 2024-05-24 | 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. In space #2, small pom poms and beads located on the art shelf were accessible to children under three years old. | |||
| 2024-05-24 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Six (6) of the eight (8) new staff members did not receive six (6) clock hours of training with in the first two (2) weeks of employment. The documentation of orientation form documented three (3) to four (4) hours instead of the required six (6). | |||
| 2024-05-24 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) staff member hired 8/22/2018 health and safety training topics were not completed within five years of the previously completed health and safety training topic. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-086L |
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-086L |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Outdoor space #1, children ages one to five year old were grouped together engaged in outdoor gross motor play during aftercare. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-313L |
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On 8/30/23 the date of the incident, the facility did not provide a safe indoor environment with the dog present on-site and bit a three-year-old child on the face. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Unrestrained animal, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, was allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. Vaccination records were not on-site for review. On 8/30/23 the day of the incident, an unrestrained dog was on-site in the office space when children were walking through to get the water cooler out of the refrigerator. The dog did not have a copy of vaccination records on site and was not up to date with it’s rabies vaccine. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outside on outdoor space #1 the toddler playground I observed active ant mounds. In outdoor space #2, the primary playground I observed the felt protective barrier exposed in the rock area creating a potential trip hazard. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | 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 #5, Clorox bleach wipes with multiple warnings were located in an unlocked cabinet on the top shelf. The administrator corrected this during the visit by moving it to a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, child MM albuterol inhaler did not have a permission to administer medication form completed and on-site with the medication. Child HG sunscreen did not have permission to administer medication form completed and on-site with the cream. In space #4, child MV Diazepam did not have a permission to administer medication form completed and on-site with the medication. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | 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. Staff member MF hired 1/2/2023 medical report was not on file prior to employment, medical report on file was dated 1/4/2023. Staff member AM hired 7/25/2022 medical report was not on file prior to employment, medical report on file was dated 6/24/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | 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. Staff member MF hired 1/2/2023 TB was not on file prior to employment, TB on file was dated 1/4/2023. Staff member AM hired 7/25/2022 TB was not on file prior to employment, TB on file was dated 6/24/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member AM hired 7/25/2022 did not complete six (6) clock hours of training within the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member AM hired 7/25/2022 staff file did not contain an annual staff development plan. When asked the administrator stated that they would complete the staff development plan tomorrow (8/22/23). | |||
| 2023-08-21 | 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. Children ZC enrolled 8/25/2022, and SS enrolled 10/18/2021 emergency medical care information was not updated annually. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The facility Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan was not updated annually, the EPR plan on file was dated 10/19/2021. The administrator updated it during the visit. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | 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. Staff member MF hired 1/2/2023 and BT hired 8/16/2021 Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma was not reviewed prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. Staff member MF hired 1/2/2023 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The certificate on file was dated 10/23/2017. Staff member EG hired 8/24/2022 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The certificate on file was dated 6/28/2023. Staff member AM hired 7/25/2022 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The certificate on file was dated 6/30/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member AM hired 7/25/2022 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The last training topic was completed 8/21/2023. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-03 | 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. Per phone conversation with the E. Thomas, Director, stated the fire marshal came two (2) weeks ago. They have a few items to correct, and the fire marshal will return to re-inspect. The inspection on file is not complete and does not have a date of completion. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. J.W. was enrolled on 7/29/2021 Summary of Child care Law was dated 8/25/2021. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #5, the Activity Plan was dated July eleventh (11)- July fifteenth (15). Activity plans should be up to date, at all times. Teachers should post lesson plans for the week in prior to the week in order to ensure that they are up to date. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill conducted was 6/13/22. A fire drill for July was missed. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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 #5, two (2) outlets were uncovered and within the reach of children. Ms. Small corrected this during our visit. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. An Eternity plant also known as a Zanzibar gem was within reach of children in space #5 they are considered poisonous and should be kept out of reach of children or removed from the classroom. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. Plastic bags and plastic wipe packaging were found in multiple children's cubbies in space #5. Plastic bags were also located in space #1 under the changing table and on the shelf. Plastic bags were also found in the hallway on shelves and in cubbies. All plastic bags should be removed from these locations | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. Caregiver hired 9/14/2021 First Aid card expired 12/2021. A current card was not on file for review. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. Caregiver hired 9/14/2021 CPR card expired 12/2021. A current card was not on file for review. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Caregiver hired 7/18/2022 did not have documentation for the completion of the first two (2) weeks orientation. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. Three (3) children's files were reviewed and the applications for enrollment were not signed by the parent or guardian. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. J.W. enrolled on 7/29/2021, had a medical form that was dated 11/18/2021 | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes were accessible to children in space #1, space #5, and on the primary playground outdoors. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-02-11 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The exit of the right slide #2 on the climbing structure measured five (5) inches of mulch instead of the required six (6) inches of mulch. | |||
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