Child Care Center
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Spanish Montessori Preschool
Arden, NC
· Buncombe County
14 Machen Road,
Arden, NC 28704
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
11000971
License Holder
Spanish for Kids Preschool AVL LLC
License Issued
Apr 28, 2026
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
Spanish Montessori Preschool is a Child Care Center in ARDEN NC, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-29 | 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. One (1) child file did not have an acknowledgement form on file to state the summary of the NC Child Care Law was given to the parent. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Four (4) of seven (7) children did not have a documented arrival time for today. This is a repeat violation from 5/18/26. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, there were seven (7) children ages one year old through four years old. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 307 | .0713(a)(9) |
| Only one caregiver was required to meet staff/ratio, but the center did not post the name, address, and telephone number of an adult who has agreed in writing to be available to provide emergency relief. The administrator stated she was working alone on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There was not the name, address, and telephone number posted of an adult who has agreed to be an emergency relief. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | 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. In space #2, there was a one year old child (20 months of age) grouped with children 3 years of age and older. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plans was not posted in space #2. This is a repeat violation from 5/18/26. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill practiced was on 4/17/26. There were no fire drills practiced in May 2026 or June 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | 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. First Aid training expired for two (2) staff on 6/15/26. The two (2) staff completed First Aid training on 7/11/26. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | 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. CPR training expired for two (2) staff on 6/15/26. The two (2) staff completed CPR training on 7/11/26. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child file did not have an acknowledgement form on file to state the operational policies were discussed with parents on or before the child's first day. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| 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. One (1) child file did not have an acknowledgement form on file to state the parent participation plan was discussed with parents on or before the child's first day. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. The application for enrollment for one (1) child was not signed by the parent. | |||
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