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Knightdale, NC 27545 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kids Educational Center
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Kids Educational Center
Kids Educational Center is a licensed child care center in Knightdale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 6 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
- 75 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 | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Educational Center 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 Kids Educational Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #9255308
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Transportation 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- 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.
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Apr 27, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
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 8, 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 May 13, 2026
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.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
Oct 15, 2025Inspection2 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 Oct 20, 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 Oct 20, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025
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 May 14, 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 May 14, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 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 May 14, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 4, 2025Inspection13 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 Feb 18, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
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 Feb 18, 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 Feb 18, 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 Feb 18, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
Caregiver or team of caregivers were not assigned to each infant or toddler as primary caregiver.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
- Jan 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection1 rule 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 May 17, 2024
Feb 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 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 Mar 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 Mar 12, 2024
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 Mar 12, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Educational Center
Is Kids Educational Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids Educational Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Educational Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Educational Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Educational Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Educational Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 266-1988 to ask.
What is Kids Educational Center's phone number?
(919) 266-1988.
Where is Kids Educational Center?
4605 Old Faison Road, Knightdale, NC 27545. The nearest other daycare we list is Falls Academy, 0.8 miles away.