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Cherokee Pre-k
Cherokee, NC
· Swain County
1582 BIG COVE RD,
Cherokee, NC 28719
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
87000078
License Holder
CHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOL
License Issued
Jul 18, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Meets reduced ratios
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About the Provider
CHEROKEE PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in CHEROKEE NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Children's time of departure was not being consistently recorded for all children. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In the classroom space F108 there were several aerosol cans of Lysol being stored in a unlocked cabinet to the left as you enter the classroom. There were several aerosol cans of disinfectant spray and several cans of men's shaving cream stored in an unlocked cabinet above the sink located near the storage closet. | |||
| 2025-08-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-460L |
| 2025-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0325-460L |
| 2025-04-04 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 3/21/25 children in classroom S 102 took a walk around the courtyard to give the children a brain break and pick some flowers. As they were returning into the building at 11:15am three (3) children were out of sight as teachers entered the building. Based on the information provided one (1) teacher entered the building ahead of the class while the other teacher held the door for children to enter. The three (3) students did not enter the building with their class and were left outside in the courtyard area for about two to three minutes. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. After review of six (6) children's files it was noted that five (5) children did not have a completed medical exam or health assessment on file. The children had a medical exam on file completed by the physician however, the top part of the form that documents the child's medical history was not completed. | |||
| 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 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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