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Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy
- licensed capacity
- 68
- a week, county median
- $181
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About Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy
Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy is a licensed child care center in Candor, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and hours.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 974-8307 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $181 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$181
Home daycare$114
Toddler
Center$131
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$108
School age
Center$59
Home daycare$69
State record
Inspection reports for Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 68 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #62000087
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 12, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
May 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy
Is Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 974-8307 to confirm.
How much does Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 974-8307 to ask.
What is Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy's phone number?
(910) 974-8307.
Where is Save the Children Candor Head Start Academy?
112 Brutonville Rd, Candor, NC 27229. The nearest other daycare we list is Candor Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten, 0.8 miles away.