Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Candler, NC

Candler, North Carolina is served by 7 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Candler	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Candler

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Candler. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Hawthorn Montessori School Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Hominy Child Care Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 79 Child Care Center Snow Hill Child Enrichment Center Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 45 Child Care Center The Goddard School Of Asheville Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 152 Child Care Center Ymca Hominy Valley Afterschool Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 150 Child Care Center Ymca Pisgah Afterschool Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 50

Family Child Care Homes in Candler

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Candler. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Jumping Jacks Small Day Care Home Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 8

Head Start Programs in Candler

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Candler. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Candler Elementary Head Start Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Candler Elementary School Head Start Candler, NC 28715 Capacity 16

ZIP codes in Candler

ZIP 28715Care providers

How to pick care in Candler

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Candler, NC, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Nearby cities in Buncombe County

Arden, NC 12 providers Asheville, NC 71 providers Barnardsville, NC 2 providers Black Mountain, NC 7 providers Fairview, NC 2 providers Leicester, NC 3 providers Swannanoa, NC 5 providers Weaverville, NC 6 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Candler, NC have?

Based on current licensing data, Candler is home to 7 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Candler facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Candler to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Candler licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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