DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
ASHEVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address104 PEACHTREE ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 (828) 505-7920
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.
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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
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
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026
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2026
- 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 - 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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
What parents actually pay
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