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Ymca Johnston Afterschool
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
230 JOHNSTON BLVD,
Asheville, NC 28806
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000935
License Holder
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WNC, INC
License Issued
Apr 14, 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
YMCA JOHNSTON AFTERSCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in ASHEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Authorization form for an epi-pen was not on file for a child in group #2. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Four (4) staff members who routinely counts in staff/child ratios as bus drivers were not identified prior to visit in the Staff and Training Worksheet or during the file review. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. A former group leader, who was no longer employed, was listed as an alternate on the EMC plan. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The names of the authorized prescription medication and the criteria for the administration of the medication were not filled out on the authorization for an epi-pen. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | 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. The skin test was not administered for a staff member, MF's initial TB screening, though the staff answered yes to one of the questionnaires. The staff member's date of employment is unknown, but the staff member was present during the visit. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-22 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most recent Health Questionnaire form created for a staff member hired on 1/2/24 was dated 1/4/24. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | 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. The most recent emergency information form created for a staff member hired on 1/2/24 was dated 1/4/24. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | 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. Per Emergency Medical Care Plan, N.E.(program director) and P. G(program coordinator) were identified as the person/alternate responsible for carrying out the medical care. When I arrived, P.G. was not on site due to driving a bus to pick up students from Emma Elementary School. N.E was not present on-site during the visit. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Due to sufficient internet connection, two (2) new staff member's files could not be reviewed during the visit. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. One (1) door to the serving area was unlocked and two (2) doors to the kitchen areas were open during the visit. As a result, a hot water heater in the kitchen area was accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | 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. There are two doors leading into the kitchen area, as well as two additional doors that separate the serving areas from the seating areas. All chemicals are stored in the kitchen area. When the children arrived in the cafeteria, one of the doors separating the serving and seating areas was unlocked, and both doors to the kitchen area were open. Additionally, the janitor's closet in the kitchen was open. Inside the closet, various chemicals were stored, including but not limited to ECO LAB Drying Rinse Additive, Dishwasher Rinse Additive, Lime-A-Way, Freezer Cleaner, aerosol Aseptic-Care, and Vomit Control. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. An inhaler for a child in group #2 was not maintained in its original pharmacy labeled container. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health Questionnaire for the staff member hired on 3/13/23 expired on 3/7/24. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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. Emergency information form for the staff member hired on 3/13/23 expired on 3/7/24. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member hired on 3/13/23 and the staff member hired on 6/7/22 did not complete Health and Safety training within one (1) years of employment. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-31 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill recorded on the emergency drill log sheet was 7/27/23. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. BSAC training for a a staff member hired on 3/13/23 was completed on 10/28/23. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. For 5/8/23 attendance log sheet, three (3) children's departure time was not logged. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired on 3/8/22 did not completed Health and Safety training within one (1) year of employment. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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 or alternate person responsible for emergency medical care plan was not on the premises during the visit. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The schedule posted was dated 1/17/23 through 1/20/23. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | 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 posted was dated 1/17/23 through 1/20/23. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | 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 was dated 1/17/23 through 1/20/23. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Staff stated there are children enrolled that have special dietary restrictions. Children's food allergies and special diets are not posted in the cafeteria where the children eat. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. Menu posted stated that the meal being served today is Milk, BBQ Jack Links, Sunflower Kernels, WG Bean and Veggie Crackers, Applesauce and Veggie Juice blend. It was observed that children were given 100% Cherry Star Juice, WOW Butter, Applesauce, Sunflower seeds, Honey Graham Crackers, and Milk. Three (3) of the six (6) food items were substituted and not recorded on the menu | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. A screen time log is not being used to document homework completed by children on a screen. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children were observed entering the program at the gym and then walked outside for outdoor play. The children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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) staff had First Aid expire on 11/30/22. Two (2) staff had First Aid expire on 12/4/22. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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) staff had CPR expire on 11/30/22. Two (2) staff had CPR expire on 12/4/22. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. Both staff listed on the EMC plan were not on-site today. One (1) of the two (2) staff listed on the EMC plan is no longer employed at the facility. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratios applicable to the groups was not posted in the gym or cafeteria. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The schedule was stored on the clipboard and not posted. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The current activity plan was stored on a clipboard and not posted. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | 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) Flovent inhaler expired June 2021. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | 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. One (1) staff hired on 8/17/11 has not completed the training. | |||
| 2022-10-10 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One (1) staff hired on 3/8/22 has not completed BSAC training. | |||
| 2022-08-31 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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