YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool
450 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC
The Goddard School of Asheville
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
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About
About The Goddard School of Asheville
The Goddard School of Asheville is a licensed child care center in Candler, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 152 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Goddard School of Asheville 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).
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 The Goddard School of Asheville
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #11000928
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 16 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 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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- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 9, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 22, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
Corrected during the visit
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
Dec 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
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 Dec 30, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
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 Jan 2, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Nov 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A.
The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025
Jun 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Apr 16, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2025
Jun 13, 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
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2024
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
Feb 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about The Goddard School of Asheville
Is The Goddard School of Asheville licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Goddard School of Asheville last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Goddard School of Asheville had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 11 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 The Goddard School of Asheville care for?
152, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Goddard School of Asheville accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Goddard School of Asheville's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Goddard School of Asheville cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 463-3200 to ask.
What is The Goddard School of Asheville's phone number?
(828) 463-3200.
Where is The Goddard School of Asheville?
12 Lake Drive, Candler, NC 28715. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool, 0.8 miles away.