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A Kind Garden

838 Belmont Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
licensed capacity
15
a week, county median
$307

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About A Kind Garden

A Kind Garden is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
15 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Kind Garden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Wake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$307
Home daycare$217

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$201

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$202

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$112

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Kind Garden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
15 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92002888
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Accurate records were not maintained for all children.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

  8. Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about A Kind Garden

Is A Kind Garden licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Kind Garden last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Kind Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 9 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Kind Garden care for?

15, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A Kind Garden accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Kind Garden's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 671-8125 to confirm.

How much does A Kind Garden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 671-8125 to ask.

What is A Kind Garden's phone number?

(919) 671-8125.

Where is A Kind Garden?

838 Belmont Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610. The nearest other daycare we list is Kreepers-N-Krawlers, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).