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Candler Elementary School Head Start
Candler, NC
· Buncombe County
121 CANDLER SCHOOL RD,
Candler, NC 28715
Quick Facts
Capacity
16 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 670-5018
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000474
License Holder
COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
License Issued
Oct 9, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
At Candler School we are a family of learners.
We respect and care about each other.
This is who we are even when no one is watching.
We respect and care about each other.
This is who we are even when no one is watching.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Part of the fence in three (3) different sections behind concrete step and playhouse were not in good repair. fence wires on the bottom of the fences in affected areas were cut and twisted and not buried in the ground. The tips of the fence wires were sharp and rusted. Additionally, rebar that was twenty-five (25) inches long, was exposed forming an arch above the ground. The rebar was also rusted. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There were openings ranges from 3 1/2 inches to six (6) inches wide present in the sections of the fence where the bottom fence wire were above the ground. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-02 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. A dental screening form was not in file for a child. Refer to Children's Records check sheet. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire practiced was 11/28/22. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One (1) electrical outlet, not in use, was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not in used to log incident reports. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) required topic for orientation, within the first six (6) weeks of employment, was not documented as being reviewed with the staff member hired on 8/12/22. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| 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. One (1) staff hired on 9/9/08 did not have a signed and dated statement that they received personnel policies. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Two (2) NC Pre-K children files did not have documentation of a hearing screening with a health assessment. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced 12/5/19. A shelter-in-place drill was practiced during the visit today. | |||
| 2022-10-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Classroom schedule was not posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Lesson plan was not current or posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground, The border around the slide structure are cracked in some places. Some cracks were covered with duck tapes, but some tapes were peeled. The borders were moved due to wear and tear that created 6 inch space, which may cause child's food to be caught or stuck. There are rust on the fence by the slide structure and behind the shed. Some of the bolts on the border around the slide structures are rusted. The wire to connect fence and the metal pipes are shaved creating extremely sharp edges. Lightly brushing on the shaved wire can break the skin. The playground was deemed unsafe and teachers were asked to leave the playground. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures was not posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 819 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(g) |
| Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage. A cigarette lighter was found by the slide structure by the consultant. The item was immediately removed and the teachers were notified. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The latch on the gate has been bent or moved, and the gate cannot close with the latch. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. Neither closets were locked. In one of the closet next to the bathroom, there were a cleaner and an unlabeled spray bottle with a blue/green liquid. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. The cabinet under the sink was not locked, where a water heater was stored. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Upon reviewing a staff file, health questionnaire was not updated for this school year. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information for either teachers were completed. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| 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. Job description for a new staff member who were hired on 8/12/22 was not signed. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 1848 | .0604(h) |
| The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. There were a can of chewing tobacco on the playground. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with a new staff within thirty (30) days of employment. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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