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Kneedler Child Development Center

Cullowhee, NC · Jackson County
WCU CAMPUS OUTREACH CENTER, Cullowhee, NC 28723
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Quick Facts

Capacity
70 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 293-1530
WCU CAMPUS OUTREACH CENTER
Cullowhee, NC 28723
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
50000059
License Issued
May 13, 2026
Expired
May 14, 2020
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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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

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday
  • Open Hours7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., M-F

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-18 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-01-14 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-05-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-05-20 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outside on the large playground there were several areas on the fence in which the black paint is peeling. chipping, and flaking off.
2025-01-29 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-11-05 Announced Inspection No 1024-247L
2024-04-29 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0424-413A
2024-04-29 Violation 852 .0802 (e)
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. On April 24, 2024, staff did not complete an incident report when a three-year-old child fell and sustained a red mark on the forehead.
2024-03-19 Unannounced Inspection No 0324-182L
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 0923-076L
2023-09-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0923-076L
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.

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