Kaleidoscope Dreams - Cherokee NC Four Star Center License

10 ADAMS CREEK RD , CHEROKEE NC 28719
(828) 497-4946

About the Provider

Description: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS is a Four Star Center License in CHEROKEE NC, with a maximum capacity of 76 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.

Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 87000035
  • Capacity: 76
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-02-08
  • 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
2026-03-05 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-08-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-08-12 Violation 541 .0902(a)
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In the infant toddler classroom there were three (3) children's written feeding plan that was not signed. (I.C., F.O. and A.A)
2025-08-12 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that five (5) staff members had not received their annual staff evaluation for 2024-2025.
2025-08-11 Unannounced Inspection No 0825-082A
2025-03-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-03-21 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. The laundry room was left open and unlocked and contain detergent and sunscreen in aerosol cans.
2025-03-21 Violation 892 .0606(b)
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room.
2024-08-20 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-05-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-28 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet submitted for your Annual Compliance visit in August 2023, it was noted that one (1) staff member's First Aid training expired 11/2023.
2024-05-28 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet submitted for your Annual Compliance visit in August 2023, it was noted that one (1) staff member's CPR training expired 11/2023.
2023-12-28 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-09-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-09-14 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces.

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