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Kindercare Learning Centers

3129 Poplarwood Court, Raleigh, NC 276044.8· 66 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Kindercare Learning Centers

Kindercare Learning Centers is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 135 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 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 10 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
135 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 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 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 Centers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#9255398
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 24 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 8
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 Aug 4, 2026

  2. Mar 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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 Jul 28, 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 Jul 28, 2025

  5. Jun 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 24, 2025Inspection2 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.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 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 Jan 22, 2025

Show 14 earlier visits
  1. Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19).

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 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 Mar 14, 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 15, 2024

  7. Jul 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 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 Mar 14, 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 15, 2024

  8. Jun 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 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 May 21, 2024

  11. May 6, 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 May 21, 2024

  12. Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

  14. Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 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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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 July 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Centers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 11 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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?

135, 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 (919) 850-0234 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Centers' phone number?

(919) 850-0234.

Where is Kindercare Learning Centers?

3129 Poplarwood Court, Raleigh, NC 27604. The nearest other daycare we list is Childcare Network #60, 0.4 miles away.

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