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Chapel Hill, NC 27516 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 165
- a week, county median
- $228
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About
About Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 12 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 967-1346 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Chatham County has a median price of $228 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$228
Home daycare$163
Toddler
Center$182
Home daycare$150
Preschool
Center$165
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$87
Home daycare$82
State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #19000374
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 17 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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.
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Jun 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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. J.
Corrected during the visit
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. J.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 29, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
- Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
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 May 2, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
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 Mar 17, 2025
Nov 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024
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Oct 30, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
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 Nov 12, 2024
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 Nov 12, 2024
Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Oct 30, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024
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 Nov 12, 2024
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 Nov 12, 2024
Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2024
Jul 17, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2024
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 Jul 18, 2024
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
Corrected during the visit
Apr 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
Corrected during the visit
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.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Smoking materials were not kept in locked storage.
Corrected during the visit
A person(s) was smoking in a vehicle used to transport children or on the premises of the child care center.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 30, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare Learning Center
Is Kindercare Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 12 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Learning Center care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kindercare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kindercare Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 967-1346 to confirm.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 967-1346 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?
(919) 967-1346.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center?
27 Knox Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.