IRENE WORTHAM EARLY LEARNING CENTER
ASHEVILLE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address916 WEST CHAPEL ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 (828) 274-6066
CountyBuncombe
Phone(828) 274-6066
Websiteireneworthamcenter.org
Operating details
Capacity115
SubsidiesY
License dateDecember 9, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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916 WEST CHAPEL ROAD ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 (828) 274-6066, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2026
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2026
- High risk7/8/2026
.1801(a)(1 — Violation #303
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child, who was two (2) years of age, was left unattended in the classroom from 10:36 am to 10:41 am on June 2, 2026, until other staff members found him/her. The child came into the classroom from playground alone during playground time. 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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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: 115
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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