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Whittier, NC 28789 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kaleidoscope Dreams
- licensed capacity
- 76
- a week, county median
- $154
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About
About Kaleidoscope Dreams
Kaleidoscope Dreams is a licensed child care center in Cherokee, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 76 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 497-4946 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kaleidoscope Dreams has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Swain County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$109
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$108
Home daycare$126
School age
Center$83
Home daycare$167
State record
Inspection reports for Kaleidoscope Dreams
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #87000035
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 20, 2026Inspection3 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.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jul 27, 2026
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
Jul 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2026
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
- Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2025
- Aug 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room.
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
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
Show 1 earlier visit
- Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kaleidoscope Dreams
Is Kaleidoscope Dreams licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kaleidoscope Dreams last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kaleidoscope Dreams had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 11 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 Kaleidoscope Dreams care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kaleidoscope Dreams accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kaleidoscope Dreams' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 497-4946 to confirm.
How much does Kaleidoscope Dreams cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 497-4946 to ask.
What is Kaleidoscope Dreams' phone number?
(828) 497-4946.
Where is Kaleidoscope Dreams?
10 Adams Creek Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719. The nearest other daycare we list is Smokey Mountain Elementary Pre-K, 3.9 miles away.