Kiddie Academy of Asheville
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.2 / 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.2 / 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 2025, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20263 Findings3 Important
- 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. Violatio
- 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. Violation
- 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 ob
Aug 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
A 12 month old in space #1, the classroom with infant and one year old children, was sleeping with a stuffed shooting star blanket. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Center's Safe Sleep Policy Was Not Posted in a Prominent Place in the Infant Room Where Parents and Caregivers Were Able to View Daily.
In spaces #1 and #2, the classrooms one year old children and 12 month old children, did not have the safe sleep posted. Violation corrected duri