🏆 Ranked #4 in Arden, Black Mountain & Boone · 5.5 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Arden, Black Mountain & Boone
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Arden, Black Mountain & Boone. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Smallest Classes
Earned the best class-size score in Arden, Black Mountain & Boone. This dimension reflects group sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and how much individual space and attention each child gets.
Full Ranking Detail
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Kathy's Kiddieland is the principal licensed childcare center in Black Mountain, a small Buncombe County community east of Asheville. Holding a 3-star NC DCDEE rating, it accepts 47 children ages 0–12 at its East State Street location. While it fills an important gap in a community with few licensed center options, families may wish to inquire about recent inspection compliance and quality improvement plans given the 3-star standing.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality5.0
Compassion6.0
Management4.0
Culture5.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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