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420 Red Oak Road, Henderson, NC
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Kerr Vance Academy
- licensed capacity
- 90
- a week, county median
- $139
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About Kerr Vance Academy
Kerr Vance Academy is a licensed child care center in Henderson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (252) 492-0018 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kerr Vance Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Vance County has a median price of $139 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.
Infant
Center$161
Home daycare$166
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$134
Preschool
Center$129
Home daycare$125
School age
Center$74
Home daycare$78
State record
Inspection reports for Kerr Vance Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #91000163
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
Accurate records were not maintained for all children.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
Nov 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
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 Nov 18, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
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 Nov 18, 2025
May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
Corrected during the visit
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Nov 25, 2024
Oct 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Show 2 earlier visits
Jun 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jun 14, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
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
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 14, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kerr Vance Academy
Is Kerr Vance Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kerr Vance Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kerr Vance Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Kerr Vance Academy care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Kerr Vance Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kerr Vance Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (252) 492-0018 to confirm.
How much does Kerr Vance Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (252) 492-0018 to ask.
What is Kerr Vance Academy's phone number?
(252) 492-0018.
Where is Kerr Vance Academy?
700 Vance Academy Road, Henderson, NC 27537. The nearest other daycare we list is Crossroads Christian Preschool, 1.3 miles away.