Kiddie Academy of Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address22 Walden Ridge Drive ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 (828) 309-0949
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
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 teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/12/2026
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- Medium-High2
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2026
- 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 - 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 - 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.
(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: 172
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
What parents actually pay
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