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Ymca Pisgah Afterschool
Candler, NC
· Buncombe County
1495 PISGAH HIGHWAY,
Candler, NC 28715
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 210-2272
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000677
License Holder
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF WNC INC
License Issued
Jun 3, 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
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About the Provider
Afterschool Care at Pisgah Elementary is provided by the YMCA of Western North Carolina.
Afterschool Care is provided on school days from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Care for Teacher Work Days, Holidays and Spring Break is provided daily from 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at select sites.
Snow Day care is provided, weather permitting, daily from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at select sites.
All registration and vacancy information is provided by YMCA of Western North Carolina. For more information, you may contact them at (828)210-2273 or visit them at www.ymcawnc.org.
Afterschool Care is provided on school days from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Care for Teacher Work Days, Holidays and Spring Break is provided daily from 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at select sites.
Snow Day care is provided, weather permitting, daily from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at select sites.
All registration and vacancy information is provided by YMCA of Western North Carolina. For more information, you may contact them at (828)210-2273 or visit them at www.ymcawnc.org.
Additional Information:
One Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-18 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. YMCA program used electronic version of incident log and it was not the form provided by the Division. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-11 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Ramp and Handrails: The handrail leading to the playground ramp had chipped paint, with several rusty areas visible. Swings: Chains and posts for the swings showed significant rust. Metal Structures: The metal gym structure, including bars and monkey bars, had rust in several areas. Small Slide Structure: The red posts had chipped paint, and the coating on the nearby red bench was peeling. Far Slide Structure: The rubber coating at the base of the slide (located furthest from the swings) was peeling, exposing rusted spots. Chipped paint was also noted on the handrail, monkey bars, and climber. Additionally, a portion of the wooden border was rotted. Large Slide Structure (multiple slides): The blue posts had chipped and peeling paint. Rubber coating on the step bases was peeling or detached, creating tripping hazards. Rust was observed throughout the structure. | |||
| 2025-03-26 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The 5t swing from the left side has approximately one (1) inch opening. It is wide enough for the chains for the swings to slip out. | |||
| 2025-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-23 | 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. The left door to the kitchen area by the microwave in the cafeteria was not locked. In the kitchen area, a bottle of Oasis 146 Multi-Quat Sanitizer and Eco Lab Peroxide Multi-Surface Cleaner was stored on the floor level. Oasis Sanitizer is required to be stored in a locked storage due to its corrosive agent. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In B-1, the 6th seat from the back on the driver’s side has a tear. In B-2, the 5th seat from the back and the 3rd seat from the back on the driver’s side has a tear. On M-12, the 2nd seat from the back on the driver’s side has a hole on the back of the seat, 3rd seat from the bac on the driver’s side has tears and the 3rd seat from the back on the right side of the bus also has tears. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The S hooks on the bottom of the chains for the swings have 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch openings. The swing seat and the chain can be separated with 1/2 inch openings. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The metal structures located by the gazebo are rusted in places. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The Health Questionnaire form for staff member hired on 7/26/21 expired on 2/24/24. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | 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. The Emergency information form for staff member hired on 7/26/21 expired on 2/24/24. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-11 | 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. The staff member hired on 4/14/23 did not have an emergency information form in file. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | 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/lockdown drill was completed on 6/9/23. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| 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 staff member hired on 4/14/23 has not completed BSAC training. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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 First Aid certificate for reehired staff hired on 1/16/19 is expired. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. CPR certificate for a staff hired on 1/16/19 is expired. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The last Staff evaluation/development plan for rehired staff hired on 1/16/19 was conducted in 2020-2021. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | 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 conducted on 12/13/22. | |||
| 2023-04-13 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. Former program coordinator is still listed on Emergency Medical Plan with no alternate person listed. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 102 | G.S. 110-99(a1) |
| The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The new license issued on 8/3/22 was not posted at this center. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. Staff member MW does not have valid First Aid certificate. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. Staff member MW does not have valid CPR certificate. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no EMC plan posted. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The emergency medication did not have the specific name of the medication or specific directions. | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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