Spanish Montessori Preschool

ARDEN, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.1based on state inspection data
Capacity55
Est. price$712/mo

Contact information

Address14 Machen Road ARDEN, NC 28704 (828) 206-1816

CityARDEN, NC 28704

CountyBuncombe

Phone(828) 206-1816

Operating details

Capacity55

License dateApril 28, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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14 Machen Road ARDEN, NC 28704 (828) 206-1816, ARDEN, NC 28704

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. Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
  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: 5/18/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low riskStandard 105/18/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125

    Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two (2) children were not signed out on 5/14/26. Two (2) children were not signed in today. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk5/18/2026

    GS 110-91(12) — Violation #415

    A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted schedule in space #3, the classroom with three year old children, was scheduled through 12:30pm. The program is operating until 3pm. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk5/18/2026

    GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428

    A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was dated for the week of 4/19/26 in space #2, the classroom with three year old children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium risk5/18/2026

    .0701(a) — Violation #1033

    On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The TB test/screening from the last 12 months was not on file for one (1) staff. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. High riskStandard 105/18/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) — Violation #1233

    Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. The two (2) staff files did not contain a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description as well as the personnel policies (staff handbook) or operational policies (parent or family handbook). Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk5/18/2026

    .0701(d) — Violation #1890

    Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The two (2) staff files had the staff medical report, TB test/screening, and health questionnaires were stored in the staff medical file. 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.

6Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$712/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: ARDEN, Buncombe County
  • Capacity: 55
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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