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Kindercare Learning Centers

6601 East W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 282153.9· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
127
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284

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About Kindercare Learning Centers

Kindercare Learning Centers is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 127 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 87 rules across 16 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
127 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 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 capacity127 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Learning Centers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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.
Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

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 Centers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Three Star Center License
Capacity
127 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#6055503
See the state's record

Summary

27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 16 of 27 visits · 87 rules in all · 87 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 28
  • Health, medication and illness 14
  • Safety and hazards 12
  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 2

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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  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 16, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2026

    • 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 Jul 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 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 Jul 22, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

  3. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 30, 2025Inspection8 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 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Nov 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 Nov 12, 2025

  9. Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025

  10. Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 23, 2025Inspection28 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • 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 Aug 6, 2025

    • 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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Program records were monitored.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 6, 2025

    • 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 Aug 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • 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 Aug 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

  3. Dec 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 8, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Oct 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Oct 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024

    • 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 Oct 10, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 1, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Aug 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Aug 13, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The outdoor learning environment was monitored.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2024

  7. Jun 19, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  8. May 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.

      The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024

  9. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

  11. Mar 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

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

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2024

  12. Feb 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024

  13. Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024

  14. Feb 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

  15. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2023

  17. Nov 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

    • 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 28, 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 Centers

Is Kindercare Learning Centers licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Kindercare Learning Centers last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Centers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 87 rules across 16 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 87 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 Centers care for?

127, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Kindercare Learning Centers accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercare Learning Centers' hours?

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

How much does Kindercare Learning Centers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 536-0830 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Centers' phone number?

(704) 536-0830.

Where is Kindercare Learning Centers?

6601 East W T Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Jungle Harris, 0.3 miles away.

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