The Goddard School 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.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.4 / 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
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 16, 20255 Findings5 Important
- The Written Feeding Plan Did Not Include the Child's Name, Parent Signature, And/or Was Not Dated When Received by the Center.
A feeding plan for a child in room #138 was not signed by the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/30/2025
- Parent's Medication Authorization Did Not Include Required Information.
The authorization form for a child with an epi-pen in room #119 did not include the following information:the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions, the criteria for the administration of the medication
- 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. One (1) staff member with the date of e
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
The Hours of on-going training for fifteen (15) staff members and required information listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet for twelve staff members were not provided in the worksheet. Violation con
- Staff Required to Receive On-going Training Had Not Completed the Required Number of Hours According to Their Education and Experience.
Two (2) existing staff members (date of employment of 8/11/22 and 3/28/22) did not complete the required hours of training. The staff member with the