Cherokee Pre-k - Cherokee NC Five Star Center License

1582 BIG COVE RD , CHEROKEE NC 28719
(828) 554-5102

About the Provider

Description: CHEROKEE PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in CHEROKEE NC, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 87000078
  • Capacity: 54
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-04-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-28 Violation 812 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c)
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space A109 there was a power strip on the floor behind the desk with three (3) uncovered unused outlets. One the large black cart there was a power strip on the bottom with one (1) uncovered unused outlet
2023-03-10 Announced Inspection No
2023-03-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-03 Violation 1207 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a)
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. During my other visit conducted on March 10, 2023 it was noted that after review of six (6) children's files there was no documentation that the Parent Participation Plan was discussed with the parent at enrollment.
2023-03-03 Violation 1851 .0604(j)
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. During my other visit conducted on March 10, 2023 it was noted that after review of six (6) children's files there was no documentation that the operator had notified parents of the smoking and tobacco restriction policy.
2022-05-12 Announced Inspection No
2022-03-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-03-09 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In classroom 102 there was a first aid kit stored near the sink with several non-prescription medication items like burn cream, sting relief, quick clean wipes, and antibiotic cream stored inside. There was also a bottle of rubbing alcohol stored on an opened shelf with the first aid kit.
2022-03-09 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In classroom A 109 there was no activity plan posted.
2022-03-09 Violation 526 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. There were no current menus posted in the classrooms.
2021-12-15 Unannounced Inspection No
2021-12-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-12-07 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Wioletta Sikorska, did not have a valid qualification letter on file.
2021-12-07 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Wioletta Sikorska, did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.

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