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Hawthorn Montessori School

Candler, NC · Buncombe County
89 Old Candler Town Road, Candler, NC 28715
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Quick Facts

Capacity
30 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (904) 476-3691
89 Old Candler Town Road
Candler, NC 28715
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000959
License Holder
Hawthorn Montessori School
License Issued
Jun 25, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Maximum of four staff allowed per septic system restrictions.

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About the Provider

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Hawthorn Montessori School is a Four Star Center License in CANDLER NC, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-08-26 Announced Inspection No
2026-05-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-05-19 Violation 1034 .0701(a)
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) staff members' health questionnaire were not updated annually - one (1) HQ expired on 7/15/25, and the other one on 8/11/25.
2026-05-19 Violation 1043 G.S. 110-91( 9)
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff file documents for one (1) substitute staff member who was present during today's visit, were not available for review. Staff and Training Worksheet for the same staff member was not available, either.
2026-05-19 Violation 1805 G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r)
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. Employment of one (1) substitute staff member was not reported to the Division - the staff member was not listed on the ABCMS roster.
2026-05-19 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One (1) staff member did not complete "Medication in Child Care" training as a part of fifth year renewal of Health and Safety training.
2025-10-07 Announced Inspection No
2025-07-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-07-14 Violation 114 GS 110-102
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child, three (3) years of age did not have documentation of receipt of Child Care Law.
2025-07-14 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The authorization form for a Chapstick lip balm was not completed. The form for Burt's Bee Lip Balm was missing the parent/guardian's signature and the date.
2025-07-14 Violation 1203 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b)
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. The documentation of receipt and review of the program's operational policy was not in file for a child.
2025-07-14 Violation 1207 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a)
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation of discussion of parent participation policy was not in file for a child.
2025-07-14 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual evaluations for staff members were not completed for 2024-2025 school year.
2025-07-14 Violation 1314 .0802(c)(2)
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. The application did not include the responsible party's choice of medical professional for a child.
2025-07-14 Violation 1324 .1804(c)
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. The receipt and discussion of program's discipline was not documented and maintained in the file for a child.

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