Ymca Black Mountain Afterschool
301 EAST STATE STREET, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.5 / 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.2 / 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 5 (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 5 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Such as Archery Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, or Propane Stoves, Were Not Stored in Locked Areas or with Other…
safeguards, or removed from the premises. Four (4) children were observed sitting at the picnic table under the covered area
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Outdoors, black felt was exposed creating a tripping hazard at the base on the curved slide on the climber, at the base of the balance beam, around the purple metal climber, around the swings, and the purple bala
- The Indoor And/or Outdoor Premises Was Not Checked Once a Day, Prior to Initial Use, Ensuring Debris, and Broken Equipment Was Removed and Disposed Of.
Outdoors, the premises were not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disp
Jul 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
While monitoring the cafeteria, I observed an AC unit on the left side of the cafeteria under the window had a front cover that was not secured to the unit causing it to stick out away from the unit. Active bees
- The EMC Plan Did Not Give the Procedures to Be Followed .
While monitoring the preschool classroom, I observed the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan was not completed in it’s entirety. The EMC plan was missing the medical consultant information, emergency room information, and the h
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