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Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club
- licensed capacity
- 90
- a week, county median
- $110
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About Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club
Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club is a licensed child care center in Waynesville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 456-2407 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Haywood County has a median price of $110 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$203
Home daycare$179
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$103
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$190
State record
Inspection reports for Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #44000103
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026
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 Jan 27, 2026
- May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Jul 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jul 11, 2024
Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Assistant group leaders were not 16 years of age and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024
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 Feb 15, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club
Is Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 456-2407 to confirm.
How much does Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 456-2407 to ask.
What is Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club's phone number?
(828) 456-2407.
Where is Junaluska Elementary School Kids Club?
2238 Asheville Road, Waynesville, NC 28786. The nearest other daycare we list is Headstart, 0.8 miles away.