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Hickory, NC 28601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove
Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove is a licensed child care center in Conover, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 190 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 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 190 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Catawba County has a median price of $183 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$183
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$109
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$110
Home daycare$210
State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #18000601
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 58 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Records and paperwork 17
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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Apr 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
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 May 22, 2026
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
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 Apr 30, 2026
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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 Apr 30, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2026
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
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 May 7, 2026
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026
Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2026
Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026
- Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Corrected during the visit
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
Corrected during the visit
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
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.
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.
Corrected during the visit
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
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 21, 2025
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 Jan 21, 2025
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 21, 2025
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 Jan 21, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Show 5 earlier visits
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have an immunization record on file.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
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 Jun 17, 2024
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 Jun 17, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2024
Nov 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove
Is Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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-Fairgrove care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 325-3041 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove's phone number?
(704) 325-3041.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center-Fairgrove?
1031 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Conover, NC 28613. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Daycare, 0.8 miles away.