Kiddie Academy of Asheville

ASHEVILLE, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity172
Est. price$675/mo

Contact information

Address22 Walden Ridge Drive ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 (828) 309-0949

CityASHEVILLE, NC 28803

CountyBuncombe

Phone(828) 309-0949

Websitekiddieacademy.com/asheville/

Operating details

Capacity172

License dateMarch 13, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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22 Walden Ridge Drive ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 (828) 309-0949, 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 teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/12/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/12/2026

    .0803(2)(a) — Violation #844

    Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Mupirocin Ointment USP 2% for a child in space #1 was not in its original container with a pharmacy label. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 103/12/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

    Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The permission form for Nystatin dated 3/5/26 in space #1 did not include the name of the child and the name of the medication. The form was identified to belong to a child based on the staff statement. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk3/12/2026

    .0604(r) — Violation #883

    During the required fire, lockdown, or shelter-in-place drills, the evacuation crib or other approved device was not used as described in the EPR Plan. The staff members in space #2 stated that they carry non-mobile children upon on-site evacuation drill. No evacuation devices were observed in the classroom. 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.

3Total Violations
3Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

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: 172
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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