West Asheville Baptist Early Learning Center
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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 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. An Epi-pen in space #2 was stored in a zip-lock bag without its original box and the pharmacy label. Violation conf
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
A grocery bag was stored in the bottom cabinet in space #2 without a lock, and one (1) child, who was two (2) years of age, was in attendan
- A Child Care Operator Did Not Notify the Division of Any New Child Care Providers, as Defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), Who Were Hired or Moved Into the Child…
care facility within five business days. No staff members were listed on the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS
Aug 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Records, Except Financial Records, Were Not Made Available for Review.
Some of the documents were not available for review for one (1) staff member who was employed on 5/15/98. The documents include application, orientation information, Recognizing and Responding to Suspicio
- New Staff, Who Had Contact with Children, Did Not Receive at Least 16 Hrs. Orientation Within First 6 Weeks.
No date, hours or name of the person reviewed the topics were recorded on the orientation documentation sheet for six (6) items for six (6) week orientation for a staff member