Three Star Center License
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Cullowhee Valley Elementary
Cullowhee, NC
· Jackson County
240 WISDOM DR,
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
50000062
License Holder
JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jun 21, 2019
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 - Playground area does not meet child care playground safety standards
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About the Provider
CULLOWHEE VALLEY ELEMENTARY is a Three Star Center License in CULLOWHEE NC, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
One Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not a current activity plan post or available for review. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. An EMC plan was not posted. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. After review of staff files it was noted that four (4) staff members did not have a training certificate indicating completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member was hired on 08/18/2025, two staff members were hired on 08/25/2025 and one staff member was hired on 09/18/2025. | |||
| 2026-04-27 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. After review of five (5) staff files it was noted that two (2) staff files did not have a training certifcate on file indicating that they had completed the required BSAC training. Both staff members have been hired for three months; one staff member's hire date was noted 09/18/2025 and the other staff member's hire date was noted 08/18/2025. Additionally, there were two members that did not complete the required training within three months. One staff member was hired on 08/25/2025 and their BSAC training certificate was dated 12/03/2025. The other staff member was hired on 08/11/2025 and their BSAC training certificate was dated 12/18/2025. | |||
| 2025-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-10 | 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 was no menu posted for the month of December. | |||
| 2025-12-10 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. It was reported today that a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill has not been completed for this school year. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not available for the two (2) groups of school-age children. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was completed on 3/2/25. A fire drill was not conducted for the month of April. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Four (4) bottles of hand sanitizer were stored accessible in the cafeteria. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. M.K. (sub) did not have verification of completed First Aid certification. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. M.K. (sub) did not have verification of CPR certification. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. As children were arriving, they were observed coming into the cafeteria and then walking back out of the cafeteria and down the hallway to wash their hands without a staff member. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last emergency drill which was a lockdown drill was completed on November 25, 2024 | |||
| 2025-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-17 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. After review of staff files, it was noted that two (2) staff members (BA) (JP) had not completed the required training within 90 days of employment. BA hired on 08/29/24 training completed 01/13/15. JP hired on 08/22/24 training completed 12/03/2024. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-08 | 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. The posted snack menu posted on the information board was for November. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. As children were arriving, they were observed coming into the cafeteria being checked in by the group leader and then walking back out of the cafeteria and down the hallway to wash their hands without a staff member. At 4:06 a group of children were observed lining up to go to the gym from the cafeteria and child was observed walking out of the cafeteria and down the hallway without the group leader knowing he had left the group. At 4:09 another child was observed leaving the cafeteria unsupervised after the group had left to go the gym and playing on the squares in the foyer area before going into the gym. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last recorded emergency drill was conducted on 01-31-2024 | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon my arrival to the facility it was noted that all thirty-six children present wee being cared for in one (1) large group with two (2) teachers. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. After review of new teachers' files it was noted that new teacher GS was hired on 11-14-2023 but did not have a medical until 12-08-2023. Another new teacher LS was hired on 09-07-23 but did not have a medical on file. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. After review of new teachers' files it was noted that new teaccher GS file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they had received personnel and operational policies. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. During my time at the faclity it was observed on several occassions children walking out of the cafeteria and down the hall without a teacher to the bathroom. Many times the teachers were unware a child had left the cafeteria and were not aware of where the child was going or if the child returned. While children were playing outside when parents came to pick them up children were sent inside by themselves and walked up the hallway without any adult supervsion to the cafeteria. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1432 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(i)(2) |
| Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. After review of new teachers' files it was noted that new teacher GS hired on 11-14-2023 did not have documentation that the required orientation had been completed. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1449 | .2510(i)(1)(A-D) |
| Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. After review of new teachers' files it was noted that new teacher GS hired on 11-14-2023 did not have documentation that the required orientation had been completed. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. After review of new teachers' files it was noted that new teacher GS did not have documentation that the faclity's EPR plan had been reviewed. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not completed for the week of 1/23/22 through 1/27/22. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was dated 10-28-2022. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. After review of new teachers files it was noted that three teachers did not have a Criminal Records Check prior to employment. One teacher (AP) was hired on 08-22-2022 however, her qualification letter was dated 09-07-2022. One teacher Mikayla Caroon was hire on 01-20-2023 but did not had not completed the Criminal Background Check process. Ms. Caroon was asked to leave the faclity and not to return until she has a qualification letter. Another teacher MG was hired on 08-25-2022 however, her letter was dated 09-07-2022. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. After review of teacher files it was noted that four (4) teachers (MG, AH, AP, ER) had not completed sixteen (16) hours orientation within the first six (6) weeks. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. After review of teacher files it was noted that four (4) teachers (MG, AH, AP, ER) had not completed six (6) hours orientation within the first two (2) weeks. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | 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. One (1 teacher Mikayla Caroon was hire on 01-20-2023 but did not had not completed the Criminal Background Check process. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. There was no record of a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill being conducted for this school year. | |||
| 2023-01-26 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. After review of teachers' files it was noted that two (2) teachers (MG hired 8-25-22, AP hired 8-22-22) have not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. No staff have completed the required training through the required website. This is a repeat violation documented during the annual compliance visit on 2/2/22. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One (1) staff hired on 10/27/21 has not completed BSAC training. One (1) staff hired on 9/24/21 has not completed BSAC training. One (1) staff hired on 8/19/21 has not completed BSAC training. One (1) staff hired on 9/20/21 has not completed BSAC training. One (1) staff hired on 8/16/21 completed BSAC training on 1/5/22. One (1) staff hired on 8/27/21 completed BSAC training on 1/10/22. Refer to the staff/training worksheets. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not completed for the week of 1/31/22 through 2/4/22. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The snack today was yogurt and a mozzarella cheese stick which are both from the same meat/meat alternates component. Two (2) different meal item components are required for snack. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. A screen time log was not available for review. Staff reported that children are provided screen time occasionally and for homework purposes. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not in use at the facility. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Five (5) staff did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. Refer to the staff/training worksheets. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Seven (7) staff provided TB tests or screening results after day one of employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Seven (7) staff had the emergency information form on file after the first day of employment. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff hired on 11/3/21 received a CBC qualifying letter on 11/17/21. One (1) staff hired on 8/19/21 received a CBC qualifying letter on 10/5/21. Refer to the staff/training worksheet. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. One (1) staff hired on 10/27/21 has not successfully completed First Aid. One (1) staff hired on 11/3/21 has not successfully completed First Aid. Refer to the staff/training worksheets. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. One (1) staff hired on 10/27/21 has not successfully completed CPR. One (1) staff hired on 11/3/21 has not successfully completed CPR. Refer to the staff/training worksheets. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1432 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(i)(2) |
| Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One (1) staff hired on 11/3/21 has not received at least 3 additional clock hours of training within the first six (6) weeks. One (1) staff hired on 9/20/21 has not received at least 3 additional clock hours of training within the first six (6) weeks. One (1) staff hired on 8/16/21 completed orientation on 01/26/22. One (1) staff hired on 8/19/21 completed orientation on 01/24/22. One (1) staff hired on 10/25/20 completed orientation on 01/24/22. One (1) staff hired on 10/27/21 completed orientation on 01/24/22. One (1) staff hired on 9/24/21 orientation on 01/25/22. One (1) staff hired on 8/27/21 completed orientation on 01/24/22. Refer to staff/training worksheets. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1449 | .2510(i)(1)(A-D) |
| Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. One (1) staff hired on 10/25/20 completed the first two (2) weeks of orientation on 8/6/21. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two (2) out of two (2) children's files did not have documentation of providing the smoking/tobacco restriction in writing to parents. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. An EpiPen Jr. expired in October 2021 for a child with a peanut allergy. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. One (1) staff hired on 8/19/21 has not completed the training. One (1) staff hired on 9/20/21 has not completed the training. One (1) staff hired on 8/16/21 completed the training on 1/19/22. Refer to the staff/training worksheet. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The emergency medical care plan identified a staff member as the responsible person that was no longer employed at the facility. | |||
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