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Whiteville, NC 28472 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kid Kare Academy
- licensed capacity
- 137
- a week, county median
- $139
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About
About Kid Kare Academy
Kid Kare Academy is a licensed child care center in Whiteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 137 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (910) 640-3818 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 137 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kid Kare Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Columbus 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$139
Home daycare$112
Toddler
Center$135
Home daycare$95
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$91
School age
Center$89
Home daycare$134
State record
Inspection reports for Kid Kare Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 137 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #24000083
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- 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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Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026
Dec 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025
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 Dec 17, 2025
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 Dec 17, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2024Inspection3 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
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
Jan 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
Corrected during the visit
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
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FAQ
Questions about Kid Kare Academy
Is Kid Kare Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kid Kare Academy 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 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kid Kare Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Kid Kare Academy care for?
137, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kid Kare Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kid Kare Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 640-3818 to confirm.
How much does Kid Kare Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 640-3818 to ask.
What is Kid Kare Academy's phone number?
(910) 640-3818.
Where is Kid Kare Academy?
99 Ao Inman Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472. The nearest other daycare we list is Grow Early Learning Whiteville Center, under 0.1 miles away.