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Salisbury, NC 28144 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY
- licensed capacity
- 99
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About
About KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY
KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY is a licensed child care center in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 72 rules across 10 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #80000415
Summary
19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 19 visits · 72 rules in all · 72 corrected
- Records and paperwork 24
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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- Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
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
All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
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 Jul 22, 2026
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
Corrected during the visit
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026
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.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 31, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
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
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 22, 2026
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jul 22, 2026
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2026Inspection4 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 Apr 29, 2026
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 Apr 23, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2026
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 30, 2025Inspection19 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
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 Aug 20, 2025
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 2025
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 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
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 Aug 20, 2025
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Corporal punishment was used.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 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 May 12, 2025
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 May 6, 2025
Show 10 earlier visits
- Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 27, 2025Inspection9 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 Mar 12, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
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 24, 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 Mar 24, 2025
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
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 Mar 12, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
Corrected during the visit
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2025
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 Mar 12, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
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 23, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024
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
- Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 25, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
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 Apr 3, 2024
Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher.
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
Person on site responsible for daily program planning/implementation did not have 2 years full-time child care/early childhood experience, or did not meet one of the alternative qualifications in .0704(a)
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2024
Jan 11, 2024Inspection1 rule 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.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 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 20, 2023
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
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 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 20, 2023
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
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY
Is KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.
Has KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 72 rules across 11 of 19 visits in the last 3 years; 72 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 KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 636-8118 to ask.
What is KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY's phone number?
(704) 636-8118.
Where is KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY?
305 S. Link Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144. The nearest other daycare we list is Noah's Playloft Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.