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Kenlin Academy Preschool

1796 Hwy 73, Iron Station, NC 280805.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
25
a week, county median
$171
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About Kenlin Academy Preschool

Kenlin Academy Preschool is a licensed child care center in Iron Station, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kenlin Academy Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Lincoln County has a median price of $171 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Lincoln County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$192

Toddler

Center$171
Home daycare$140

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$149

School age

Center$80
Home daycare$105

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 Kenlin Academy Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#55000005
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Kenlin Academy Preschool

Is Kenlin Academy Preschool licensed?

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

When was Kenlin Academy Preschool last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kenlin Academy Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Kenlin Academy Preschool care for?

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

Does Kenlin Academy Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kenlin Academy Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 732-9999 to confirm.

How much does Kenlin Academy Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 732-9999 to ask.

What is Kenlin Academy Preschool's phone number?

(704) 732-9999.

Where is Kenlin Academy Preschool?

1796 Hwy 73, Iron Station, NC 28080. The nearest other daycare we list is Iron Station Elementary YMCA Childcare, 0.9 miles away.

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