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Claremont, NC 28610 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn
- licensed capacity
- 166
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $183
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About
About Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn
Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn is a licensed child care center in Conover, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 166 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 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 10 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 166 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 | 166 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn 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-Rock Barn
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 166 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #18000603
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 10 of 22 visits · 54 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 11
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Records and paperwork 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Sep 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
Sep 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2026
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2026
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 Aug 18, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026
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
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 Jun 18, 2026
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
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 Jun 2, 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 May 29, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 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
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
Corrected during the visit
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
Corrected during the visit
Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group.
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
- Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A teacher's aide or aide had responsibility for a group of children was not under the direct supervision of a credential staff person who was at least 21 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2025
- Jun 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
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 17, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2025
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 Jun 17, 2025
Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
Corrected during the visit
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.
Corrected during the visit
- May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection15 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.
Corrected during the visit
The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 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.
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
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 Feb 27, 2025
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 Feb 21, 2025
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
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
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 Feb 26, 2025
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
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 Feb 26, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
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
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 27, 2024Inspection10 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 Jul 12, 2024
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
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 Jul 12, 2024
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.
Corrected during the visit
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2024
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn
Is Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 10 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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-Rock Barn care for?
166, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 464-6319 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn's phone number?
(828) 464-6319.
Where is Kindercare Learning Center-Rock Barn?
401 Rock Barn Road NE, Conover, NC 28613. The nearest other daycare we list is O.L. Moretz Foundation YMCA Early Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.