YMCA SANDHILL-VENABLE AFTERSCHOOL
ASHEVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address154 SANDHILL SCHOOL ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28806 (828) 585-4016
CountyBuncombe
Phone(828) 585-4016
Operating details
Capacity150
SubsidiesY
License dateAugust 13, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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154 SANDHILL SCHOOL ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28806 (828) 585-4016, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk7/16/2026
.1005(b)(5)(A — Violation #453
The schedule of off premise activities was not current and/or did not include required information. Information on today's field trip to the Buncombe County Aquatics Center was posted by the entrance area including the name of the destination, direction to the facility, which group of children are participating, the time of the field trip (approximately departure and return time), and a phone number. However, the purpose of the field trip and the name of the staff assigned for emergency was not included in the information. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 105/21/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #528
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. WOW butter, BBQ Jack links, sunflower kernels, WG Pizza crackers, WG tortilla, jelly packet, apple sauce and veggie blend juice and milk were served during today's visit. BBQ Jack links, sunflower kernels, WG pizza crackers, apple sauce and veggie blend juice and milk were listed on the menu. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: ASHEVILLE, Buncombe County
- Capacity: 150
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
What parents actually pay
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