CANDLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEAD START
CANDLER, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address121 CANDLER SCHOOL RD CANDLER, NC 28715 (828) 252-2495
CountyBuncombe
Phone(828) 252-2495
Operating details
Capacity16
License dateOctober 9, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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121 CANDLER SCHOOL RD CANDLER, NC 28715 (828) 252-2495, CANDLER, NC 28715
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/23/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk4/23/2026
.0601(c) — Violation #705
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Part of the fence in three (3) different sections behind concrete step and playhouse were not in good repair. fence wires on the bottom of the fences in affected areas were cut and twisted and not buried in the ground. The tips of the fence wires were sharp and rusted. Additionally, rebar that was twenty-five (25) inches long, was exposed forming an arch above the ground. The rebar was also rusted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/23/2026
.0605(g) — Violation #714
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There were openings ranges from 3 1/2 inches to six (6) inches wide present in the sections of the fence where the bottom fence wire were above the ground. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$795/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: CANDLER, Buncombe County
- Capacity: 16
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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