DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

ASHEVILLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity170
Est. price$675/mo

Contact information

Address104 PEACHTREE ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 (828) 505-7920

CityASHEVILLE, NC 28803

CountyBuncombe

Phone(828) 505-7920

Operating details

Capacity170

License dateOctober 16, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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104 PEACHTREE ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 (828) 505-7920, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 103/25/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) — Violation #540

    An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) An infant feeding plan was not provided for one (1) thirteen-month-old child in classroom space 1. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk3/25/2026

    .0803(12) — Violation #849

    Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In classroom space 2, one (1) diaper cream expired in 11/2025 and one (1) epipen expired on 1/31/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk3/25/2026

    .1103(a) — Violation #1052

    Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Six (6) staff did not complete the required on-going training hours according to their education and experience. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk3/25/2026

    .1101(a)(b) — Violation #1067

    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, hire date 3/3/26, received three and a half (3.5) clock hours of orientation within the first two (2) weeks of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 103/25/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) — Violation #1232

    Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff, hire date 2/18/25, did not have an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk3/25/2026

    .0802(c) — Violation #1311

    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. The Emergency Medical Care information was not updated annually for two (2) children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium risk3/25/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

    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. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium risk3/25/2026

    .0703(d) — Violation #1889

    Individuals that did not meet the staff qualifications as required by G.S. 110-91(8) did not submit to the Division documentation of completed coursework or credential to be considered for equivalency within six months of assuming duties. Five (5) lead teachers did not have a WORKS letter on file indicating they meet lead teacher education requirements within six (6) months of assuming lead teacher duties. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

8Total Violations
8Recent Violations
(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: 170
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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