Four Star Center License
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Snowbird Child Development
Robbinsville, NC
· Graham County
1220 OLD TALLULAH ROAD,
Robbinsville, NC 28771
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
38000031
License Holder
THE CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB, INC.
License Issued
Oct 7, 2025
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
SNOWBIRD CHILD DEVELOPMENT is a Four Star Center License in ROBBINSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-383L |
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On May 27, 2026 a staff member was observed on multiple occasions taking hold of children by the arm and directing or repositioning them using their arm rather than utilizing less restrictive guidance techniques. Additionally, she was observed placing a child on the floor in a seated position with more force than was necessary. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-072L |
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On Friday August 01, 2025 a staff in the one- and two-year-old held a child's nose closed, because he had milk in his mouth and wouldn't swallow it. She made the statement that he cant hold it in his mouth forever. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-26 | 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 four (4) children's files it was noted that two (2) children did not have a medical exam on file within 30 days after enrollment. One child was enrolled on 08-01-22, the medical exam was dated 11-30-23. The other child was enrolled on 01-27-22, the medical exam was dated 03-17-22. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. After review of four (4) children's files it was noted that one child enrolled on 01-27-22 immunization record was dated 03-17-22. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 1794 | .2802(d) |
| A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. Based on staff report today they are currently using Foundations, which is not listed as an approved curriculum. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-322L |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In the classroom with children four through five years of age, the staff member reported that on May 15th, she sat down to work with other children and one (1) child got in her face so close that he was breathing in her mouth. The child started screaming as loud as he could. At that moment the staff member reported that she said loudly “Enough” in a firm tone. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. As I entered the classroom for children ages two years of age it was noted that one (1) teacher was observed picking up children's cots and placing them in the storage closet while the other teacher was at the diaper changing table changing a diaper. There was one (1) child sitting at the table eating snack. Because both teachers were involved in other activities and not positioned where at least one (1) of them could see and hear the child at the table adequate supervision was not provided during snack. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | 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 02-08-2024. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-072A |
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-072A |
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's finger was closed in a bathroom door, resulting in partial amputation of the child's left middle finger. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The faclity received a Provisional sanitation inspection on July 27, 2023. Another inspection has not been conducted for a Superior or Approved classification. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for children ages three-years-old the activity plan was not completed. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | 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 May 05, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. For lunch children in the classroom for ages zero-through-one year, children that were eating table food were served whole mini corndogs. Additionally, in this classroom a child was placed in a low chair without the safety straps being used. Children in the classroom for one-through-two years of age were also served whole mini corndogs. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the classroom for children one-through-two years of age there were plastic zip lock bags stored in unlocked drawers that were less then five feet high. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | 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 March 17, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-28 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was no signage posted at the entrance of the faclity regarding the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0723-082L |
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 101 | .0205(a) |
| Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. According to Ms. McEntire there was an incident that occurred off premises between her and a parent whose child attends the faclity. The incident was not related to anything that occurred at the faclity but a personal matter. Ms. McEntire felt that for the safety of herself and the children at the faclity it would be in the best interest of the children and her staff that the parent not be allowed to drop off or pick up. There was no official document or court order that prevented the parent access to the faclity. | |||
| 2023-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-30 | 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. Outside on the large playground there was a cabinet that was left unlocked with several aerosol cans of sunscreen stored inside. | |||
| 2023-05-30 | 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 three (3) new hires files it was noted that one (1) new hire (KS) hired on 03-14-2023 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-08 | 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. After review of the four (4) new teachers/staff hired since your last AC visit, one (1) staff (H.G) was hired as a housekeeper on July 19, 2022 but did not have an Emergency Information Form on file. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator it was noted that one (1) teacher hired on August 23, 2021 had not completed all of the required Health and Safety topic areas. A.H. needs to complete the rest of the required topics. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 16, 2022 a four-year-old child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately two (2) minutes. | |||
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