Kneedler Child Development Center - Cullowhee NC Five Star Center License

WCU CAMPUS OUTREACH CENTER , CULLOWHEE NC 28723
(828) 293-1530

About the Provider

Description: The Kneedler Child Development Center is named is honor of Mary Kneedler, a long-time advocate for quality care and education for children. It is a community of caring and learning and is dedicated to children and their families. Designed specifically for young children, the facility serves University parents as well as the local community and has a five star rating from the North Carolina Division of Child Development as a model for the care and education of young children.

The Center operates six classrooms: four classrooms one- to three-year-olds, and two classrooms for three- to five-year-olds; and can accommodate 70 children. Each classroom offers developmentally appropriate activities designed to stimulate the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. The outdoor, fenced-in playground provides opportunities for fresh air and healthy physical activity.

The center, under the guidance of the University Child Care Advisory Council, is managed by Western's community partner, Mountain Projects (Head Start). The Center is closely integrated with the university through the Division of Student Affairs. Ms. Jane Adams-Dunford, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs, is the administrator directly responsible for overseeing the center.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 50000059
  • Capacity: 70
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • 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
2024-03-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-02-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-02-07 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 three (3) new teachers' files it was noted that two (2) teachers (AT and LR) were hired in September but did not complete the required training until January.
2023-11-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-09-18 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-09-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-09-14 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on self-report on September 07, 2023 around 11:07 am two (2) children enter the building from the playground without teachers noticing and were in the classroom for about two (2) minutes.
2023-08-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-02-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-11-08 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-02-23 Unannounced Inspection No
2021-08-24 Unannounced Inspection No
2021-08-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-08-11 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 08/03/2021 children were outside on the playground. Staff used the roster to checked children back into the building. A child walked around the staff after being checked in from the roster and went back on the playground.
2021-03-01 Unannounced Inspection No

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