YMCA HOMINY VALLEY AFTERSCHOOL

CANDLER, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

4.1based on state inspection data
Capacity150
Est. price$675/mo

Contact information

Address450 ENKA LAKE ROAD CANDLER, NC 28715 (828) 585-4016

CityCANDLER, NC 28715

CountyBuncombe

Phone(828) 585-4016

Operating details

Capacity150

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 4, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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450 ENKA LAKE ROAD CANDLER, NC 28715 (828) 585-4016, CANDLER, NC 28715

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/30/2026

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  • Medium-High2
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 101/30/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032

    Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Medical statement for two (2) staff members – a program coordinator hired on 1/20/26 and a group leader hired on 11/25/25 – was either not on file or not found in the system. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk1/30/2026

    .0701(a) — Violation #1033

    On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. TB screening for two (2) staff members – a program coordinator hired on 1/20/26 and a group leader hired on 11/25/25 – was either not on file or not found in the system. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 101/30/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) — Violation #1232

    Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual staff evaluation for one (1) group leader who was hired on 6/1/23 was not completed annually. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk1/30/2026

    .0604(u) — Violation #1811

    Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. According to the emergency drill log posted in the gym, the last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 10/30/25. The due date for the drill was today, but it was not conducted during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$675/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: 150
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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