Cullowhee Valley Elementary
240 Wisdom Dr, Cullowhee, NC
Kneedler Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 70
- a week, county median
- $181
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About
About Kneedler Child Development Center
Kneedler Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 293-1530 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kneedler Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $181 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 Kneedler Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #50000059
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kneedler Child Development Center
Is Kneedler Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kneedler Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kneedler Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kneedler Child Development Center care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Kneedler Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kneedler Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 293-1530 to confirm.
How much does Kneedler Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 293-1530 to ask.
What is Kneedler Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 293-1530.
Where is Kneedler Child Development Center?
239 E. University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723.