Five Star Center License
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Ywca Child Care Center
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
185 S FRENCH BROAD AVE,
Asheville, NC 28801
Quick Facts
Capacity
193 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 254-7206
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000405
License Holder
YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, INC
License Issued
Jun 17, 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
The YWCA Child Care Center brings the mission of the YWCA - eliminating racism and empowering women - to our youngest members. Children learn to appreciate other cultures, learn basic academics in the everyday world, and enjoy non-violent play. Individual assessments for each child show that the youngest are reaching the early developmental benchmarks, and the oldest are ready for Kindergarten. Parental involvement in the Center is highly encouraged. Foster Grandparents are also very active in the Center.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Open Hours7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-060L |
| 2026-08-11 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On 8/4/26 at approximately 11:57am, a teacher pulled on an infant child’s arm to redirect them from an unwanted behavior. This caused the child to fall to the ground, hitting their head. | |||
| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-340L |
| 2026-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-118L |
| 2026-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-017L |
| 2026-05-11 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. On 4/30/26 at approximately 2:45pm, an infant in classroom space 1 was given a bottle of formula mixed with ibuprofen. The bottle was prepared by caregivers at home and the grandparents of the infant made a verbal request to teachers to give the child the medicated bottle at the facility. Written authorization from the parent was not obtained prior to administration. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the classroom for infants, classroom space 1. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. One (1) staff, hire date 10/1/25, had a First Aid certificate that expired 12/14/25 | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. One (1) staff, hire date 10/1/25, had a CPR certificate that expired 12/14/25 | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The criminal background check qualifying letter for L. Yom Tov was not on file at the facility. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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 Medical Action Plan for one (1) child in classroom space 9 was last updated on 2/5/25. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-190L |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 3/11/26 at approximately 3:01pm, a three year old child was left unsupervised in space #4 for approximately twenty-six (26) minutes. On 3/13/26 at approximately 4:19pm, a two year old child walked out of space #4 without the teacher’s knowledge. The child was unsupervised by staff in the hallway for approximately thirty (30) seconds. | |||
| 2025-11-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-05 | 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 2/5/25. The inspection was not documented on the form provided by the Division. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. A jug of bleach was not maintained in locked storage in the kitchen. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A coffee maker was observed in the lobby near the entrance of the building. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. The medical report for one (1) staff, hire date 9/22/25, did not include a statement that indicates the individual is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff, hire date 3/28/23, received nineteen (19) annual on-going training hours between 3/2024 and 3/2025. Based on education and experience, the staff member must receive twenty (20) hours of on-going training, annually. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. Four (4) staff received 5.5 hours of orientation training within the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Six (6) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff S. Warrick, hire date 8/19/25, did not have a qualification letter in the staff file. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The authorization for one (1) Epipen in classroom space 9 expired on 10/8/25. The authorization for one (1) Ventolin in classroom space 9 expired 8/24/25. The authorization for one (1) Epipen in classroom space 3 did not include the parent signature. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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, hire date 3/28/23, did not have a certificate on file for “Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment” training. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The training certificates for three (3) health and safety training topics were not in the staff file for one (1) staff, hire date 3/28/23. The training topics were: Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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. One (1) child's file did not contain a signed statement that they received the policy. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-256A |
| 2025-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-256A |
| 2025-05-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On May 20, 2025, staff members were unaware of a three-year-old child's activities when the child left the fenced in playground. | |||
| 2025-05-23 | 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 TB test or screening for a volunteer was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-05-23 | 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 Emergency Information Form for a volunteer was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-05-23 | Violation | 1958 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. The health questionnaire for a volunteer was not available for review. | |||
| 2025-05-23 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The Medical Report and statement signed by a health care professional that indicates that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children was not available for review, as required by Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a). | |||
| 2025-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-014L |
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0125-014L |
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One (1) staff member was asleep while serving in ratio and caring for children in classroom space 7 during a large group activity on 11/11/24 from 11:05am-11:11am. The staff member continued to nod off intermittently until 11:25am. One (1) additional staff member was present in the classroom but was observed using their cell phone for the duration of the incident. There were thirteen children ages three to four years old present during the incident. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a 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 activity that occurred in classroom 7 from approximately 11:04am-11:30am on 11/11/24 was not documented on a log or activity plan. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-14 | 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 with an enrollment date of 8/26/24 did not have documentation to verify the parent was given a summary of the NC Child Care Law. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep checks for two (2) children were not documented on 11/13/24. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | 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 with an enrollment date of 8/26/24 did not have documentation on file that the parent participation plan was discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | 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 with an enrollment date of 7/17/23 has emergency medical care information last updated on 6/29/23. One (1) child with an enrollment date of 11/16/20 has emergency medical care information last updated on 10/20/20. One (1) child with an enrollment date of 1/3/23 has emergency medical care information last updated on 12/10/22. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child with an enrollment date of 8/26/24 did not have on file a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In classroom space 2, three (3) cots measured nine (9), twelve (12) and fifteen (15) inches apart from other cots. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-29 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison ivy was identified along the back fence line on the Pre-K playground. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident that occurred on 3/21/24 was not documented on the incident log. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff, hire date 3/6/23, did not complete the topic of Administration of Medication within one (1) year of hire. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. On 3/21/24, a four year old child was injured at the facility and received medical attention. The incident report was sent to the Child Care Consultant on 4/1/24. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-311L |
| 2024-05-02 | 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 food allergies was posted in the play area of classroom space 2. The list of food allergies was not posted in the eating area of the classroom. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) NC Pre-K child's health assessment did not include a dental screening. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) NC Pre-K child's health assessment did not include a hearing screening. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) NC Pre-K child's health assessment did not include a dental screening. | |||
| 2023-12-05 | 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. Two (2) support staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-11-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-16 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In classroom space 2, one (1) spray bottle of disinfectant was placed in a location accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | 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 a medical report after the date of employment. Five (5) support staff did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | 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. Two (2) staff received a TB test or screening after the first day of work. One (1) support staff did not have a TB test or screening on file. Please refer to your staff and training worksheet for additional information. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, hire date 10/12/23, received the Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on 10/13/23. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | 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, hire date 3/6/23, does not have a First Aid certificate on file. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | 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, hire date 3/6/23, did not have a CPR certificate on file. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) child's file did not include a hearing screening. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child's file did not include a dental screening. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | 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. Three (3) support staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions to Child Maltreatment Training. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet for additional information. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-196A |
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-196A |
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report was not available for review for an incident involving a one-year-old child closing it's finger in a door which occurred in February of 2023 as required by rule. The facility did not include the type of injury incurred to a one-year-old child during a fall incident on an 2/16/23 incident report as required by rule. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In classroom space #3 a two-year-old child was left alone on the playground while transitioning indoors at approximately 3:48pm on 8/10/23. The child was left on the playground for approximately two (2) minutes. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The most recent staff evaluation on file for staff member TC was dated 1/13/22. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | 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. Verification of staff member completion of First Aid training was not in staff member file. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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. Verification of staff completion of CPR course was not in staff member file. | |||
| 2023-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-02 | 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. One jug of bleach, one spray bottle and one aerosol insecticide were located in an area accessible to children near the pool. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. Safe sleep policy was not posted in room 6. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A bottle warmer was in a location accessible to children in room 6. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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. Bus driver JML does not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The staff file for bus driver JML does not include a health questionnaire. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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. The emergency information form for bus driver JML does not include choice of emergency health professional or a date. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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. Staff member EM did not have First Aid training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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. Staff member EM did not receive CPR training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1916 | .1403(i) |
| Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity. Permission was not located in the file for children MD, SB, SS. Aquatic policy acknowledgement signed by parents does not include permission statement. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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