Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center
20 Community Place, Cashiers, NC
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Cashiers Valley Preschool is a licensed child care center in Cashiers, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Cashiers Valley Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $176 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Child was handled roughly.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
Corporal punishment was used.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
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 May 21, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2024
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 Dec 15, 2023
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 743-4320 to ask.
(828) 743-4320.
180 Cashiers School Road, Cashiers, NC 28717. The nearest other daycare we list is Blue Ridge School Pre-K, 2.3 miles away.