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Kindercare Learning Center

1201 Friendship Chapel Rd, Wake Forest, NC 275873.9· 25 reviews
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About

About Kindercare Learning Center

Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 23 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity154 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 Wake County has a median price of $307 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.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$307
Home daycare$217

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$201

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$202

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$112

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
154 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92003910
See the state's record

Summary

23 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 23 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 23 visits
  1. Sep 8, 2026Inspection2 rules 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 Sep 8, 2026

    • 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 Sep 8, 2026

  2. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 24, 2026Inspection4 rules 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 Mar 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2026

    • 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 Mar 30, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Mar 30, 2026

  6. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 2026

  9. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 4, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • 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 Dec 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

  6. Apr 15, 2025Inspection2 rules 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 Apr 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2025

  7. Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024

    • 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 26, 2024

  9. Nov 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024

  10. Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024

  11. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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 Sep 19, 2024

  13. Apr 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

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 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 23 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 11 of 23 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?

154, 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?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 554-9982 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?

(919) 554-9982.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center?

1201 Friendship Chapel Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

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