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KinderCare at UNC Rex

3116 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 276122.9· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
152
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About

About KinderCare at UNC Rex

KinderCare at UNC Rex is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 9 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
152 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 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 capacity152 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

KinderCare at UNC Rex 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 KinderCare at UNC Rex

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
152 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003872
See the state's record

Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 22 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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See all 23 visits
  1. Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026

    • 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 Jul 1, 2026

  2. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

  6. Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025

  8. Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Mar 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025

  2. Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

    • 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 Oct 25, 2024

    • 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 Oct 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025

    • 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 Oct 25, 2024

  4. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children were allowed to play on outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

  8. Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Apr 24, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

  9. Mar 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2024

  11. Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 KinderCare at UNC Rex

Is KinderCare at UNC Rex licensed?

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

When was KinderCare at UNC Rex last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KinderCare at UNC Rex had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 KinderCare at UNC Rex care for?

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

Does KinderCare at UNC Rex accept child care subsidies?

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

What are KinderCare at UNC Rex's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does KinderCare at UNC Rex cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 783-6485 to ask.

What is KinderCare at UNC Rex's phone number?

(919) 783-6485.

Where is KinderCare at UNC Rex?

3116 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27612. The nearest other daycare we list is Educational Journeys, 0.6 miles away.

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