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Kids World

501 Highland Park Drive, Eden, NC 272883.7· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$137

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About

About Kids World

Kids World is a licensed child care center in Eden, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 10 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
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 capacity150 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids World has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rockingham County has a median price of $137 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.
Rockingham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$137
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$125
Home daycare$115

Preschool

Center$93
Home daycare$121

School age

Center$50
Home daycare$72

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 World

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#79000165
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 16 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Food and nutrition 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Transportation 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 16 visits
  1. Sep 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

  3. Aug 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

  4. Dec 30, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 12, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 12, 2026

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

  5. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

  7. Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Nov 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2025

  8. Jul 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 13, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2025

  9. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 16, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Transportation

      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 Jan 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Jan 22, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Aug 21, 2024Inspection3 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.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024

  2. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 25, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Feb 19, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Children three years old or older were in care and the schedule did not reflect daily indoor and outdoor opportunities for free choice and teacher directed activities.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2024

  5. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

      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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Questions about Kids World

Is Kids World licensed?

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

When was Kids World last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids World had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 10 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 World care for?

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

Does Kids World accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids World's hours?

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

How much does Kids World cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 623-1095 to ask.

What is Kids World's phone number?

(336) 623-1095.

Where is Kids World?

501 Highland Park Drive, Eden, NC 27288. The nearest other daycare we list is Leaksville-Spray Elementary Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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