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Mt. Carmel Child Enrichment Center
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
201 MOUNT CARMEL ROAD,
Asheville, NC 28806
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 254-1021
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
1155033
License Holder
MOUNT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE, INC.
License Issued
Apr 22, 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
Reviews
blessed to know them
2016-08-08 15:45:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
The teachers and director at Mt. C CEC are absolutely amazing. They truly love, nurture, teach, support and care for the children. I have had both my daughter and son graduate from the center. As a teacher myself I know the pressures and challenges and every time I walked in the center no matter the time of day you could feel the love. They all take the time to really talk with you.
The director even went so far as to order some toy turtles on Amazon for my kids because they always admire the one in her office!!
I mean it when I say they go above and beyond. I highly recommend Mount Carmel.
Greatful
2016-05-27 00:20:18
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
A great environment for children! The staff truly care for the children, I wouldn't take my children anywhere else!
Appreciative parent
2016-05-26 13:12:50
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Between my son and daughter, Mount Carmel CEC has cared for my children for 8 years. My son started when he was 3 and he is now 11. The Director and staff are wonderful! That take exceptional care of the children and are genuinely concerned about their well being. I love that my children are in a Christian environment and receive the the best care. My husband and I are very appreciative of the center and staff. I would highly recommend Mount Carmel CEC!
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Love children
2016-05-23 18:14:11
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
Amazing and caring staff. They all truly love the children they care for. I love the Christian environment that the center provides.
Better life
2016-04-25 13:43:26
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Just like the first review said smiles to your face ! Food has expired and this is what your children are eating. Director is nasty mean . Do find a better place.
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About the Provider
Mount Carmel Child Enrichment Center seeks in all respects to reflect the principles and faith of the church.Our love and care for children, and the desire to see them grow and mature into the persons God intendedthem to be is part of our Christian commitment to the church. Our scriptures tell us of the openness of the Lord to children, and His delight in them. We want in all that we do to model that love and to delight inchildren.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Per staff interview, the staff member for school-age care stated that he/she did not use soapy water to clean the table before using sanitizer on 3/30/26. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 429 | .0508(b)(1-5) |
| The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The activity plan in space #2 did not list the activities that stimulate social/emotional development and health/physical development. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | 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. The authorization form for Aveeno lotion in space #2 expired on 1/22/26 and the lotion was not sent home or discarded. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One (1) child's updated Emergency Medical Care Plan did not list preferred health care professionals. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #1/2 and #3, staff member did not have adequate lighting to monitor children during the rest time. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An outlet above the sink in space #1 was not covered by the safety cover. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | 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. A can of hair spray was stored in an unlocked cabinet in Space #1, and a can of aerosol sunscreen was stored in a clear backpack inside an unlocked cabinet in Space #4. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An inhaler was maintained in space #1 without its original box with the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | 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 3/20/25 and the drill was not conducted in June. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-12 | 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. In space #4, a can of Downy Air Calm aerosol can was stored in the cabinet by the door. The aerosol can was out of reach of children but the cabinet was locked. | |||
| 2024-07-12 | 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. A lockdown drill was conducted on 2/15/24 then 6/24/24. | |||
| 2024-07-12 | 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. There were no Action plan for the child with an epi-pen for peanut allergy in space #4. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 317 | .1801(b) |
| The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children. In space 1B,there was one (1) staff member with six (6) children as the rule stated. However, the staff member was unable to visually see all children due to a dark room. I observed and unable to see all six (6) children who were napping. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | 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 pack of AAA batteries were maintained in a drawer with baby proof device in space 1A. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An inhaler in space 1B was not maintained in its original box. The child's name was written on the inhaler. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medical authorization form for an inhaler was dated on 4/18/23 and has not been renewed. An action plan was not in file. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. In space 1A, Velcro and popsicle sticks were in plastic bags and maintained in a drawer attached to the sink. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | 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. Per emergency drill logs, a shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 6/21/23, and a lockdown drill was conducted on 12/20/23. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | 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. In space 1B, there is no action plan in file for a child with asthma. | |||
| 2023-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There are small rust spots on a gate to the preschool playground and a gate to the school-age playground. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet by the window in Rm 115 was not covered. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-19 | 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 member hired on 7/15/15/ did not have an updated health questionnaire in file. | |||
| 2022-10-19 | 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 staff member hired on 7/15/15/ did not have an updated emergency information in file. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Room #115 Lesson plan was posted but dated for the week of 9/12/22 - 9/16/22. In Room #117, the lesson plan was posted but dated for the week on 9/6/22 - 9/9/22. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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 breakfast items served were Apple oatmeal bar, pineapples, and milk. The items on the menu were waffle, diced peaches and milk. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In room #115, an outlet by the window and an outlet by the observation mirror were not covered by the safety plug. | |||
| 2022-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Room# 143, the lesson plan was not posted or created for this week. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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 items served for breakfast were cinnamon roll, cantaloupe slices and milk (unflavored for some and chocolate milk for some children). The items on the menu was Whole Grain Oatmeal Bar, Banana and milk. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedure was not posted at the center for parents or in the vans. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. On record, the last fire drill was conducted on 6/30/22. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Multiple outlets were not covered by safety outlet covers. Three (3) outlets (one (1) by the sink, one (1) by the window and one (1) above stacked chair) in Rm115, three (3) outlets (one (1) above block shelf, two (2) by the sink in Rm 115) were not covered. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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 were two (2) Clorox aerosol spray bottles in the unlocked cabinet in Rm115. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Rm 117, Inhaler for a child is kept in playground backpack, which is kept inaccessible to children. The medication is kept with an Action plan without a provider signature or a permission to administer medication form signed by parents. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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 last recorded playground was conducted on 5/19/22. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. A staff member hired on 4/20/22 did not have medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. staff members who were hired on 3/14/22, 6/14/22, and 2/14/22 did not complete orientation within 6 weeks. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. Three (3) new staff members who were hired on 4/19/22, 3/14/22, and 4/20/22 did not complete First Aid training within ninety (90) days of hire. Their training is scheduled on 8/8/22. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. Three (3) new staff members who were hired on 4/19/22, 3/14/22, and 4/20/22 did not complete CPR training within ninety (90) days of hire. Their training is scheduled on 8/8/22. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. A staff member who was hired on 4/20/22 did not complete orientation for certain topics within two (2) weeks of hire. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. In Room 120, the capacity of the classroom is eight (8) children. There are nine (9) children present today. All nine (9) children are school-age children. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One of the children's application did not have preferred hospital written. Refer to Children's records sheet. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Upon reviewing children's records, one (1) child did not have health exam on file. Refer to Children's Records Sheet. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Chocolate milk was served to some of the preschool age children. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There are no mulch around the swing set and permanent structures on either of the two (2) playground and the dirt is showing. For the height of structures, at least sic (6) inches of mulch must be installed for swing set area and the slide structure areas on both playgrounds. Grass is to be removed from the fall zones. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. A staff member hired on 2/14/22 did not have signed acknowledgement page for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy in file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. A staff member hired on 4/11/18 did not have current Health Questionnaire in file. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | 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. A staff member hired on 2/14/22 did not complete BSAC training within three (3) months of hire. The training is in progress. This staff member is taking the class from Southwestern Child Care Commission. | |||
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