First Assembly Day Care #2
2500 Arnold Drive, Monroe, NC
Kids Cove
- capacity
- 100
- a week, county median
- $248
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About
About Kids Cove
Kids Cove is a child care center in Monroe, North Carolina. It is state-listed, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 9 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
- Not listed
- Capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 225-0396 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Cove has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 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$248
Home daycare$201
Toddler
Center$205
Home daycare$167
Preschool
Center$116
Home daycare$178
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$202
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Cove
License
- Status
- Operating; not a child care license
- License type
- Religious-sponsored program, notice of compliance under G.S. 110-106 (GS 110-106; not a child care license)
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #90000526
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Safe sleep 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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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Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 26, 2026
Oct 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
Corrected during the visit
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
May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item number.
Corrected during the visit
Nov 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
Corrected during the visit
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
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2024
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.
Corrected during the visit
Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
Corrected during the visit
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Apr 23, 2024Inspection2 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 Apr 26, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024
Nov 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
A violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (a)
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
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 Nov 21, 2023
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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Cove
Is Kids Cove licensed?
No. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it, but its program type is not a child care license in North Carolina.
When was Kids Cove last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Cove had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Cove care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Cove accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kids Cove's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 225-0396 to confirm.
How much does Kids Cove cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 225-0396 to ask.
What is Kids Cove's phone number?
(704) 225-0396.
Where is Kids Cove?
2533 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Lights Preschool, 0.1 miles away.