South Wake Preschool & Academy
2275 Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC
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Fuquay-Varina KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fuquay-Varina KinderCare 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).
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 20 rules in all · 19 corrected
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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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.
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2026
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 Sep 11, 2026
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
Corrected during the visit
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
The center did not separate from others those children who became ill or who were suspected of being ill with a communicable disease or condition that would exclude them from care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
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 Jun 22, 2026
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 Jun 30, 2026
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 Jun 30, 2026
The center did not separate from others those children who became ill or who were suspected of being ill with a communicable disease or condition that would exclude them from care.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026
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 Jun 22, 2026
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 Jun 30, 2026
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 Jun 30, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026
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 Mar 26, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026
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FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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.
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 552-3332 to ask.
(919) 552-3332.
201 Powhatan Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Stars Learning Academy, 0.9 miles away.