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The Christine Avery Learning Center - St. Mark's
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
10 N LIBERTY STREET,
Asheville, NC 28801
Quick Facts
Capacity
22 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 232-7433
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000936
License Holder
THE CHRISTINE AVERY LEARNING CENTER, INC.
License Issued
Feb 10, 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
License Conditions: Other - No children under 2.5 years old
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About the Provider
THE CHRISTINE AVERY LEARNING CENTER - ST. MARK'S is a Four Star Center License in ASHEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 22 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. There were twenty-one (21) children present at the facility today. The licensed capacity is twenty (20) children. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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, hire date 5/1/25, had a medical report on file dated 5/6/25. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. One (1) staff, hire date 5/1/25, had a TB test/screening on file dated 5/9/25. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) staff did not update the Health Questionnaire annually. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. Two (2) staff did not update the Emergency Information annually. One (1) staff did not include the choice of health care professional on the Emergency information form. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff, hire date 5/1/25, had a Criminal Background Check letter on file dated 5/6/25. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. One (1) staff, hire date 5/1/25, completed orientation training for the topics required to be covered within the first two (2) weeks of employment on 7/3/25. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last lockdown drill was conducted on 8/20/25. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One (1) child with asthma and food allergy did not have a Medical Action Plan on file. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. One (1) staff, hire date 5/1/25, did not sign the acknowledgement for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-20 | 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 7/3/24. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/22/25. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-14 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. An anchored spring rocker was installed within three (3) feet of the fence and within five (5) feet of a tree. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-30 | 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. The arrival time for two (2) children was not documented in classroom space 2. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. An anchored spring rocker was installed within three (3) feet of the fence and within five (5) feet of a tree. | |||
| 2024-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-05 | 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. One (1) volunteer did not have a TB test or screening on file. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-18 | 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 current fire inspection was approved on 7/3/24. The previous fire inspection was approved on 4/4/23. The fire inspection approved on 7/3/24 was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection date. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | 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. One (1) volunteer, hire date 6/20/24. Did not have a TB test or screening on file | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The written permission to transport children did not include where the child was being transported or expected time of arrival and departure. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu stated mixed vegetables would be served for lunch. Beans were served instead. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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 8/21/23, had a medical report on file dated 9/6/23. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. One (1) staff, hire date 8/21/23, had a TB test on file dated 8/25/23. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 7/11/23. | |||
| 2023-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-11 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. The blocks in classroom spaces 1 and 2 contained enough blocks for two children to build substantial structures. | |||
| 2023-07-11 | Violation | 1419 | .0601(b) |
| All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. The manufacturer's instructions for the climber on the playground stated that the equipment is approved for private home use only. | |||
| 2023-07-11 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The person identified as the person responsible for carrying out the plan and the alternate person were not present for the following actions: person responsible for giving first aid, persons responsible for notification of parents or emergency contacts. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Special diet and food allergy information was not posted in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two (2) incident reports were not documented on the incident log. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | 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 hired 5/1/23 did not include the choice of health care professional on the Emergency Information form. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child with an enrollment date of 1/13/21 does not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two (2) staff files included the medical report, proof of TB test/screening and health questionnaire in the staff member's personnel file. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in classroom space 1 was not dated for the current week. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan in classroom space 1included activities for art, dramatic play and books. It did not include an activity for blocks, manipulatives or outdoor activities. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | 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 allergies and special diets was not posted in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The activity plan in classroom space 1 did not include a daily gross motor activity. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted in classroom space 1 was dated for the week of 3/20/23-3/24/23. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu stated pancakes and sausage would be served. Breakfast pizza was served as an alternative but was not documented on the menu in classrooms 1 and 2 prior to serving. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Staff files did not contain documentation of the annual EMC plan review. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One (1) child's emergency information did not include the address of the parent. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1315 | .0802(c)(3) |
| Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. Two (2) children's files did not include an answer for the question regarding chronic illness and medication needed for the chronic illness. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Two (2) children's files did not contain answers for the question regarding information needed for safe medical treatment. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The discipline policy for two (2) children did not include the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One (1) child with a seafood and dairy allergy did not have a Medical Action Plan on file. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | 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 J. Mitchiner (hire date 8/22/22) did not have a certificate for the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | 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. Staff member A. Moore did not complete the topics "Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent" and "Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect and child maltreatment" during their 5 year renewal training. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. The acknowledgement for the receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy for three (3) children did not include the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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