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Chapel Hill KinderCare

210 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, NC 275145.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$355

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About Chapel Hill KinderCare

Chapel Hill KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 5 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

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 capacity118 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Chapel Hill KinderCare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$355
Home daycare$271

Toddler

Center$292
Home daycare$226

Preschool

Center$199
Home daycare$223

School age

Center$105
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 Chapel Hill KinderCare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#6855067
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 14, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026

  4. Jul 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  6. Jul 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025

  7. Jan 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025

  8. Aug 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024

  9. Feb 2, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 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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FAQ

Questions about Chapel Hill KinderCare

Is Chapel Hill KinderCare licensed?

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

When was Chapel Hill KinderCare last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chapel Hill KinderCare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Chapel Hill KinderCare care for?

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

Does Chapel Hill KinderCare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Chapel Hill KinderCare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chapel Hill KinderCare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 942-7223 to ask.

What is Chapel Hill KinderCare's phone number?

(919) 942-7223.

Where is Chapel Hill KinderCare?

210 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The nearest other daycare we list is Gifted Early Start Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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