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Kids R Kids #9 NC

5549 Potter Road, Matthews, NC 281044.2· 49 reviews
licensed capacity
277
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$248
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About Kids R Kids #9 NC

Kids R Kids #9 NC is a licensed child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 277 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
277 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity277 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids R Kids #9 NC 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.
Union County medians, full time, per week

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

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 R Kids #9 NC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
277 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#90000284
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 15 visits
  1. Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Apr 23, 2024

  3. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2023

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 R Kids #9 NC

Is Kids R Kids #9 NC licensed?

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

When was Kids R Kids #9 NC last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids R Kids #9 NC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 R Kids #9 NC care for?

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

Does Kids R Kids #9 NC accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids R Kids #9 NC's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids R Kids #9 NC cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 821-2005 to ask.

What is Kids R Kids #9 NC's phone number?

(704) 821-2005.

Where is Kids R Kids #9 NC?

5549 Potter Road, Matthews, NC 28104. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School at Austin Village, 0.3 miles away.

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