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New Kituwah Academy

60 Water Dam Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
licensed capacity
49
a week, county median
$109
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About New Kituwah Academy

New Kituwah Academy is a licensed child care center in Cherokee, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

New Kituwah Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Swain County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Swain County medians, full time, per week

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

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 New Kituwah Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
49 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#87000077
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026

  3. Nov 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2024

  8. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about New Kituwah Academy

Is New Kituwah Academy licensed?

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

When was New Kituwah Academy 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 New Kituwah Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 8 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 New Kituwah Academy care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does New Kituwah Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are New Kituwah Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 359-6401 to confirm.

How much does New Kituwah Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 359-6401 to ask.

What is New Kituwah Academy's phone number?

(828) 359-6401.

Where is New Kituwah Academy?

60 Water Dam Road, Cherokee, NC 28719.

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