East Asheville Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Meals/snacks Did Not Comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
Space 2, at lunch, one (1) child was served water instead of a fluid milk component. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Space 3, during nap the white noise music was too loud to be able to hear changes in the children’s breathing. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
Space 1, safe sleep check charts were monitored at 11:19a and one (1) child was in the crib asleep last sleep check was completed at 11:00a. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- 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. Staff member hired 2/25/2026, TB Scree
Jan 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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. Space #1, daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arriv