LUCY S. HERRING PRE-K

ASHEVILLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity30
Est. price$750/mo

Contact information

Address98 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD ASHEVILLE, NC 28806 (828) 350-2924

CityASHEVILLE, NC 28806

CountyBuncombe

Phone(828) 350-2924

Operating details

Capacity30

License dateMay 26, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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98 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD ASHEVILLE, NC 28806 (828) 350-2924, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 155/7/2026

    15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #533

    Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three (3) bottles for one (1) child were not dated accurately. One (1) was dated for 5/6/26 and two (2) bottles were dated for 5/5/26. The teacher stated the bottles were received today. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk5/7/2026

    .0606(b) — Violation #892

    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 safe sleep policy was not posted in classroom space 1. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk5/7/2026

    .0604(e) — Violation #898

    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 observed in use in an area accessible to children in the classroom space 1. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

    .0701(a) — Violation #1035

    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. One (1) staff, hire date 3/19/26, completed the Emergency Information form on 3/24/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk5/7/2026

    .0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874

    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. One (1), hire date 3/19/26, signed the policy on 3/24/26. 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.

5Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$750/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: 30
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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