One Star Center License
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The Academy Of Asheville, Inc.
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
1709 Hendersonville Road,
Asheville, NC 28803
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age Range
2 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 277-0062
Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000965
License Holder
Cadence Education, LLC
License Issued
Dec 27, 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
Reviews
Vada Bodimer
2013-07-13 16:25:14
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have experienced several child care centers in the bindings county area. I'm confused by the 1 star rating as the NC child development association assured me they were registered as a 5 star private preschool.
That beings said my son has special needs and has thrived far beyond my expectations in the time he has been in this school. I would reccimend this establishment to anyone who is looking for a safe, educational environment for their children
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About the Provider
Established as an upscale private school in 1991, The Academy of Asheville enrolls children age two through five. The Academy is privately owned and operated, by a mother. The owner, as well as the director, (also a mother) are on site every day, closely monitoring the program, available to speak with parents, while insuring a very safe, secure and happy place for your child to learn and play. In addition to excellent care, we provide a soothing environment, very clean, safe, spacious classrooms complete with security cameras as well as keypad hallway entry, for children to enjoy playing and learning with friends. Visitors are welcome any time.
Additional Information:
One Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in an area easily seen by parents. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. Three (3) cans of aerosol shaving cream were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom between classrooms 3 and 4. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. One (1) diaper in the bathroom between classrooms 5 and 6 expired 4/2026 | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. Two (2) staff received medical reports after the date of hire. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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 complete the Health Questionnaire on an annual basis. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter for one (1) staff expired on 4/26/26. The updated Criminal Background Check qualifying letter was dated 5/28/26. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. The First Aid certificate for one (1) staff, hire date 1/6/26, expired 6/16/26. Three (3) additional staff did not have valid First Aid certificates on file within the first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. The CPR certificate for one (1) staff, hire date 1/6/26, expired 6/16/26. Three (3) additional staff did not have valid CPR certificates on file within the first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. No staff were connected to the facility in the ABCMS Provider Portal. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. The asthma Medical Action Plan for one (1) child was last updated on 10/29/24. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. Two (2) staff did not sign the acknowledgement that they received the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff, hire date 2/19/25, did not complete the Health and Safety Training topics within the first year of hire. | |||
| 2026-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-072L |
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0226-072L |
| 2026-02-18 | 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. On 10/7/25, from approximately 9:32am to 10:16am there were eleven (11) children ages two to three years old in classroom space 7 with one (1) caregiver. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 401 | 10A NCAC 09 .0806(a) |
| Diapers were not changed whenever they were soiled or wet and/or were changed on a shift basis. Approximately two (2) weeks ago, diapers were not changed when soiled in the classroom for two year old children between the hours of 8:30am to 12:00pm. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | 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. Small foam leaves were observed in classroom space 6, the classroom for two year old children. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-442A |
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-16 | 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 on 8/11/25 had an emergency information form dated 8/27/25. One (1) staff hired on 8/25/25 had an emergency information form dated 8/27/25. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 hired on 8/11/25 does not have documentation on file of receiving the six (6) hours of orientation covering the required topics. One (1) staff hired on 8/25/25 does not have documentation on file of receiving the six (6) hours of orientation covering the required topics. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 1230 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) |
| Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. One (1) staff hired on 8/11/25 did not have signed documentation to state the staff had reviewed the personnel policies. One (1) staff hired on 8/27/25 did not have signed documentation to state the staff had reviewed the personnel policies. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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. One (1) child file contained emergency medical care information that was last updated on 1/5/23. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | 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 hired on 8/11/25 did not have a signed acknowledgement on file. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff hired on 9/16/24 did complete the required health and safety training topics within one (1) year of employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-04 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plans in each classroom were dated for July 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Violation | 475 | .0510(c)(3) |
| Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. The one (1) sand table for the entire child care facility was located on outdoor space #2 and did not have enough sand for sand play. The sand in the table barely covered the surface of the sand table. | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The menus posted in the hallway and kitchen were dated 7/14/25 through 7/31/25. | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The Albuterol for a child in space #4, the classroom with four year old children, had a medication authorization permission form that was valid from 1/9/25 through 7/9/25. | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The administrator completed the 7/31/25 monthly playground inspection and has not completed playground safety training. | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). In space #8, the classroom with three and four year old children, there were three (3) bags of soiled clothes stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet. | |||
| 2025-06-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-21 | Violation | 1021 | 10A NCAC 09 .0710 (a-b) |
| Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher. One (1) staff member assigned to the three-year-old classroom, hired on 10/11/22, reported she did not have a high school diploma or GED. | |||
| 2024-03-21 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. One (1) staff member, hire date 10/11/22, did not submit education information to the Workforce Education Unit within six (6) months of assuming Lead Teacher duties. The staff member has not been on site since 12/7/23. 10A NCAC 09.0703(c) | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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