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YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool

450 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC 28715
licensed capacity
150
a week, county median
$175

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About YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool

YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool is a licensed child care center in Candler, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool 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).

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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 YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#11000673
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jan 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 Feb 12, 2026

    • 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 Feb 12, 2026

    • 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 Feb 12, 2026

    • 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 Feb 12, 2026

  2. Sep 4, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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 Sep 29, 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 Sep 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

  3. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025

  5. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule 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 Sep 26, 2024

  6. Feb 21, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

    • 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 Mar 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

    • 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 Mar 1, 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 Mar 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool

Is YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool licensed?

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

When was YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool care for?

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

Does YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 585-4016 to confirm.

How much does YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 585-4016 to ask.

What is YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool's phone number?

(828) 585-4016.

Where is YMCA Hominy Valley Afterschool?

450 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC 28715. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School of Asheville, 0.8 miles away.

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