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Matthews, NC 28105 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Kindercare Learning Centers
- licensed capacity
- 132
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
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 132 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 8 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
- 132 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 | 132 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Centers
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6055472
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 43 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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 29, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.
Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness.
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.
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.
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 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.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2026
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 Apr 21, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Feb 5, 2026
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 Feb 5, 2026
Nov 17, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
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 Dec 1, 2025
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 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 Nov 17, 2025
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 Dec 1, 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 Dec 1, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 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.
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2025
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 Nov 26, 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.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2025
Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2025
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 Nov 17, 2025
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 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 Dec 26, 2024
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 Dec 26, 2024
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 Jan 28, 2025
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Dec 26, 2024
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.
Corrected during the visit
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023
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 28, 2023
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 Dec 28, 2023
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.
Corrected during the visit
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.
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
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FAQ
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 September 29, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Centers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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?
132, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Centers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 847-2542 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Centers' phone number?
(704) 847-2542.
Where is Kindercare Learning Centers?
9500 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28270. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #325, 1 miles away.