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Hominy Child Care

135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 287155.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
79
a week, county median
$191

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About Hominy Child Care

Hominy Child Care is a licensed child care center in Candler, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 57 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hominy Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Buncombe County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Buncombe County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Hominy Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#11000545
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Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 22 visits · 57 rules in all · 57 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 15
  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 8, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026

  4. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025

  8. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 10, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2025

Show 12 earlier visits
  1. May 15, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 were older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2025

  2. May 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025

  3. Apr 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2025

  4. Dec 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

  9. Jun 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024

  10. May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

  11. May 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024

  12. Dec 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Hominy Child Care licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Hominy Child Care last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hominy Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 57 rules across 13 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 57 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 Hominy Child Care care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Hominy Child Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Hominy Child Care's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 667-4542 to confirm.

How much does Hominy Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 667-4542 to ask.

What is Hominy Child Care's phone number?

(828) 667-4542.

Where is Hominy Child Care?

135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715. The nearest other daycare we list is Candler Elementary School Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).