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Kids First Academy
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Kids First Academy
Kids First Academy is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids First Academy 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 First Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92002736
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 Feb 4, 2025
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2025
- Aug 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids First Academy
Is Kids First Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids First Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids First Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 First Academy care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids First Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids First Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids First Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 255-3313 to ask.
What is Kids First Academy's phone number?
(919) 255-3313.
Where is Kids First Academy?
3308 Poole Rd Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27610. The nearest other daycare we list is Wanda's Little Hands Educational Center #1, under 0.1 miles away.