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Best Before or After School Daycare in Candler, NC

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Candler. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Candler, North Carolina at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
1
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Candler offers 2 licensed before or after school daycare, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 28715 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Candler

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Candler, based on parent reviews

Church Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Candler zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
287157
5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Candler (– children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Map

Daycare types in Candler

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 2

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🎒 After School Programs 3

Before or After School Daycare in Candler, North Carolina

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Candler, North Carolina, making up 29% of the 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Candler have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 1 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Candler, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Candler

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Ymca Candler Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
121 Candler School Road, Candler, NC
Phone
(828) 210-2273
Ymca Hominy Valley Afterschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
450 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC
Phone
(828) 210-2273

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Candler, North Carolina, out of 7 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Candler have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Candler, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with North Carolina's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in North Carolina)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Candler offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in North Carolina typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Candler for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Candler must be licensed by North Carolina's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.