Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center
20 Community Place, Cashiers, NC
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Blue Ridge School Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 36
- a week, county median
- $84
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About
About Blue Ridge School Pre-K
Blue Ridge School Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Cashiers, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 743-2646 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Blue Ridge School Pre-K has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $84 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$181
Home daycare$166
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$146
Preschool
Center$84
Home daycare$130
School age
Center$48
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Blue Ridge School Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #50000119
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
May 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Blue Ridge School Pre-K
Is Blue Ridge School Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Blue Ridge School Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Blue Ridge School Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Blue Ridge School Pre-K care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Blue Ridge School Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Blue Ridge School Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 743-2646 to confirm.
How much does Blue Ridge School Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 743-2646 to ask.
What is Blue Ridge School Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 743-2646.
Where is Blue Ridge School Pre-K?
95 Bobcat Drive, Cashiers, NC 28717. The nearest other daycare we list is Cashiers Valley Preschool, 2.3 miles away.