The Academy of Asheville

2026

1. Medium risk6/23/2026

   G.S. 110-102 — Violation #115

   A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in an area easily seen by parents. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .2820(b) — Violation #840

   All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Three (3) cans of aerosol shaving cream were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom between classrooms 3 and 4. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High risk6/23/2026

   .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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One (1) diaper in the bathroom between classrooms 5 and 6 expired 4/2026 Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High riskStandard 106/23/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032

   Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two (2) staff received medical reports after the date of hire. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .0701(a) — Violation #1034

   All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) staff did not complete the Health Questionnaire on an annual basis. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. High risk6/23/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

   Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter for one (1) staff expired on 4/26/26. The updated Criminal Background Check qualifying letter was dated 5/28/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .1102(c) — Violation #1048

   All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid certificate for one (1) staff, hire date 1/6/26, expired 6/16/26. Three (3) additional staff did not have valid First Aid certificates on file within the first ninety (90) days of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .1102(d) — Violation #1049

   All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR certificate for one (1) staff, hire date 1/6/26, expired 6/16/26. Three (3) additional staff did not have valid CPR certificates on file within the first ninety (90) days of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk6/23/2026

   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
10. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

    .0801(b) — Violation #1835

    The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The asthma Medical Action Plan for one (1) child was last updated on 10/29/24. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk6/23/2026

    .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. Two (2) staff did not sign the acknowledgement that they received the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy prior to caring for children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
12. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

    .1102(a) — Violation #1898

    Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff, hire date 2/19/25, did not complete the Health and Safety Training topics within the first year of hire. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected