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Kindercare Learning Center

720 West Kapp Street, Dobson, NC 270174.7· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$176

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About Kindercare Learning Center

Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Dobson, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity99 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 Surry County has a median price of $176 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.
Surry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$176
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$142
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$117
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$63
Home daycare$69

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 Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#86000423
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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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See all 13 visits
  1. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026

  3. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Other rules

      The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

  6. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 24, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 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 Nov 7, 2025

  8. Oct 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

  9. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      For children under 2 years of age, a minimum of 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day either as part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity was not provided.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.

      Corrected during the visit

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 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 Jul 9, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

  2. May 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 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 Jun 11, 2024

  3. Nov 14, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • 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 Nov 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      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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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 May 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 9 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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?

99, 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?

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

What are Kindercare Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 386-8883 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?

(336) 386-8883.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center?

720 West Kapp Street, Dobson, NC 27017. The nearest other daycare we list is Dobson Elementary School Pre-K School Ready, 0.4 miles away.

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