YMCA HOMINY VALLEY AFTERSCHOOL
CANDLER, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address450 ENKA LAKE ROAD CANDLER, NC 28715 (828) 585-4016
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.
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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
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- 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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2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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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
What parents actually pay
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