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Kiddie Academy of Cary
- licensed capacity
- 178
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Cary
Kiddie Academy of Cary is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 178 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 178 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 | 178 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Cary 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).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Cary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 178 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003831
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
Corrected during the visit
Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 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 Feb 11, 2025
- Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
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 Oct 15, 2024
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
Sep 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2024
Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 Mar 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Cary
Is Kiddie Academy of Cary licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kiddie Academy of Cary last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Cary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Kiddie Academy of Cary care for?
178, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy of Cary accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddie Academy of Cary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Cary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 803-5000 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Cary's phone number?
(919) 803-5000.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Cary?
1450 Tryon Manor Drive, Cary, NC 27518. The nearest other daycare we list is Afreya's Playground, 0.4 miles away.