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Cashiers Valley Preschool

180 Cashiers School Road, Cashiers, NC 28717
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$176

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About Cashiers Valley Preschool

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.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Jackson County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Cashiers Valley Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#50000114
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

  4. Nov 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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 training and qualifications

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  5. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Corporal punishment was used.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safe sleep

      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

  3. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 7, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 training and qualifications

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Cashiers Valley Preschool

Is Cashiers Valley Preschool licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Cashiers Valley Preschool last inspected?

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.

Has Cashiers Valley Preschool had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Cashiers Valley Preschool care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Cashiers Valley Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Cashiers Valley Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cashiers Valley Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 743-4320 to ask.

What is Cashiers Valley Preschool's phone number?

(828) 743-4320.

Where is Cashiers Valley Preschool?

180 Cashiers School Road, Cashiers, NC 28717. The nearest other daycare we list is Blue Ridge School Pre-K, 2.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).