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Kindercare Learning Center

850 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC 286213.7· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
169
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 Elkin, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 169 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
169 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 capacity169 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
169 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#86000421
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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.

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  1. Sep 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 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 Apr 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

  3. Oct 9, 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 Oct 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Oct 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 Oct 22, 2025

  4. Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2024

  9. Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 25, 2023Inspection5 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 Nov 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Opportunities were not provided for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 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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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 September 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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?

169, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 835-7605 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?

(336) 835-7605.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center?

850 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, NC 28621. The nearest other daycare we list is Oak Grove Head Start, 0.5 miles away.

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