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Wake Forest, NC 27587 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest
- licensed capacity
- 185
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest
Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest is a licensed child care center in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 185 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 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 185 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 185 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 185 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003801
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 9, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
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 Apr 22, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2026
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2026
Aug 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
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 Sep 8, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 22, 2025
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
- Oct 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 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 12, 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 12, 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 Oct 4, 2024
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
Oct 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest
Is Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 10 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 Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest care for?
185, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (984) 251-1550 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest's phone number?
(984) 251-1550.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Wake Forest?
945 Gateway Commons Circle, Wake Forest, NC 27587.