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Kiddie Academy of Knightdale

509 McKnight Drive, Knightdale, NC 275454.8· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
173
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About

About Kiddie Academy of Knightdale

Kiddie Academy of Knightdale is a licensed child care center in Knightdale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 173 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
173 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity173 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Knightdale 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Kiddie Academy of Knightdale

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
173 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92004044
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jun 18, 2026

    • Background checks

      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).

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Nov 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo 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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Questions about Kiddie Academy of Knightdale

Is Kiddie Academy of Knightdale licensed?

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

When was Kiddie Academy of Knightdale last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kiddie Academy of Knightdale had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Knightdale care for?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Knightdale accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Kiddie Academy of Knightdale's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Knightdale cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (984) 529-1986 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Knightdale's phone number?

(984) 529-1986.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Knightdale?

509 McKnight Drive, Knightdale, NC 27545.

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