Spanish 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.3 / 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- 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 Children's Records & Files (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. A tube of super glue was found on a counter within
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
The signed acknowledgement of the Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not present in one (1) child’s file. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Medication Authorization, Giving the Caregiver Standing Authorization Did Not Meet the Specifications in Rule.
The topical medication administration permission forms for the center-provided sunscreen and topical medication administration permission forms for three (3) additional topi
Jan 20, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
Staff members failed to provide developmentally appropriate supervision and were unaware of a two-year-old child's whereabouts when the child left the building on 1/6/26 and left the playground on 1/14/26. Violation confirmed corre
- 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. The facility failed to maintain accurate arrival and departure records for children. Violation confirmed corrected by le