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The Christine Avery Learning Center

Asheville, NC · Buncombe County
59 Gaston Street, Asheville, NC 28801
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Quick Facts

Capacity
128 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 232-7433
59 Gaston Street
Asheville, NC 28801
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000960
License Holder
The Christine Avery Learning Center, Inc.
License Issued
Jan 14, 2025
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

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The Christine Avery Learning Center is a Four Star Center License in ASHEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 128 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
2026-08-31 Announced Inspection No
2026-08-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-08-27 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Peeling paint was observed on playground space 3, on the door leading to classroom space 4.
2026-08-27 Violation 716 .0605(j)
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. A spring rocker was observed on playground space 1 not installed over resilient surfacing.
2026-08-27 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. One (1) staff, hire date 5/4/26, did not have a medical report on file.
2026-08-27 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) substitute had a First Aid certificate on file dated 6/14/24. The certificate expired 6/2026.
2026-08-27 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) substitute had a CPR certificate on file dated 6/14/24. The certificate expired 6/2026.
2026-08-27 Violation 1123 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a)
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Torn upholstery was observed on three (3) seats on the bus used for transporting children.
2026-08-27 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three (3) staff did not have a staff development plan or staff evaluation completed annually.
2026-08-27 Violation 1245 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a)
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Twelve (12) children were observed on playground space 3. The space capacity for playground space 3 is eleven (11) children at one hundred (100) square feet per child
2026-08-27 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. Fourteen (14) staff were not connected to the facility in the ABCMS Provider Portal.
2026-08-27 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch surfacing measured zero(0) to four (4) inches in various places around the large climber on playground space 1.
2026-02-17 Announced Inspection No
2025-09-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-09-17 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A wire grate on the bottom of the stage on the big playground was peeling off of the wood.

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