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Kids Educational Center III

1020 Jones Dairy Rd, Wake Forest, NC 275873.2· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
146
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307
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About Kids Educational Center III

Kids Educational Center III is a licensed child care center in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 146 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 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

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
146 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity146 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids Educational Center III 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 Kids Educational Center III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
146 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92000840
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jul 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

  2. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

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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FAQ

Questions about Kids Educational Center III

Is Kids Educational Center III licensed?

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

When was Kids Educational Center III last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids Educational Center III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Educational Center III care for?

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

Does Kids Educational Center III accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kids Educational Center III's hours?

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

How much does Kids Educational Center III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 554-3721 to ask.

What is Kids Educational Center III's phone number?

(919) 554-3721.

Where is Kids Educational Center III?

1020 Jones Dairy Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest, 1.6 miles away.

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