Kneedler Child Development Center
239 E. University Way, Cullowhee, NC
Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K
- licensed capacity
- 18
- a week, county median
- $84
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About
About Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K
Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K is a licensed child care center in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 8 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
- 18 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 293-5667 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cullowhee Valley 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 Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 18 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #50000064
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 17 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Aug 28, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. M.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. C.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
- May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025
- Oct 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
During the 10-month school year, each group of school-age children did not have at least one teacher who holds a State certification as a Special Education Teacher.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
Show 7 earlier visits
- Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2024
- Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 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 Oct 11, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 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 Apr 29, 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 Apr 29, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 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 Apr 29, 2024
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K
Is Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 8 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K care for?
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 293-5667 to confirm.
How much does Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 293-5667 to ask.
What is Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K's phone number?
(828) 293-5667.
Where is Cullowhee Valley School Pre-K?
240 Wisdom Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723.