Hominy Child Care
135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC
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Candler Elementary School Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 16
- a week, county median
- $175
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About Candler Elementary School Head Start
Candler Elementary School Head Start is a licensed child care center in Candler, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 16 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 16 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 16 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Candler Elementary School Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $175 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$165
Home daycare$160
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$135
Home daycare$185
State record
Inspection reports for Candler Elementary School Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 16 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #11000474
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The health assessment did not include a dental screening.
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Candler Elementary School Head Start
Is Candler Elementary School Head Start licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Candler Elementary School Head Start last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Candler Elementary School Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Candler Elementary School Head Start care for?
16, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Candler Elementary School Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Candler Elementary School Head Start's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 252-2495 to confirm.
How much does Candler Elementary School Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 252-2495 to ask.
What is Candler Elementary School Head Start's phone number?
(828) 252-2495.
Where is Candler Elementary School Head Start?
121 Candler School Rd, Candler, NC 28715. The nearest other daycare we list is Hominy Child Care, under 0.1 miles away.