Child Care Assistance


A-B Tech has a partnership with the childcare center at the YWCA located on South French Broad Avenue in Asheville. The YWCA will accept infants and children through the age of 6 years old. The only requirement is students participate in at least six credit hours. Students enrolled in a continuing education course, workforce development course, or transitional studies program must provide proof of participation.

If you meet the qualifications, you will receive 12 free hours of childcare per week (4 hours per day, 3 days out of the week). If you need additional time over the 12 hours and if space is available, you can pay $5 an hour.

We also have funds available to support students who are unable to use the YWCA childcare partnership. Payments will be made directly to the childcare provider after proof of participation is provided to the College. Payments can be made to a licensed childcare facility, a private childcare provider, or a family member (other than the parent of the child).

If you are interested in either childcare program, please contact Kim England at (828) 398-7143 or via email at kimberlyhengland@abtech.edu.