Montessori Learning Community of Asheville, East
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.4 / 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.4 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Space #2 the current activity plan was not posted. The activity plan was dated 4/27/2026-5/1/2026. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/7/2026
Apr 27, 20264 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A four years old child standing in the hallway by herself. Staff were not aware the child was in the hallway. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/6/2026
- Operator Has Not Scheduled and Obtained a Fire Inspection Within 12 Months of the Previous Inspection.
Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was approved on 8/3
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Outside, one (1) house on the toddler playground vinyl top was ripped, and one (1) plastic storage unit was broken with sharp edges and potential pinch hazards. Space #1, two (2) different white noises were too
- A Drug or Medication Was Administered Without Written Authorization And/or Instructions From a Child's Parent or Authorized Health Professional.
Space #3 one (1) Neutrogena stick sunscreen was in the fire drill bag without a permission to administer medication form. Violation confirm