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Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Healthy Environments Child Development Center KDH is a licensed child care center in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Healthy Environments Child Development Center KDH has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dare County has a median price of $204 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 16 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 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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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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 10, 2026
Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.
Corrected during the visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2026
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2026
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
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).
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2024
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.
Corrected during the visit
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
Corrected during the visit
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jan 6, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2024
The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2024
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Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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 August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 10 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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.
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 715-2592 to ask.
(252) 715-2592.
1484 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. The nearest other daycare we list is Imagine That Family Child Care, 0.4 miles away.