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Kindercare-Matthews

15000 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC 281044.6· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
189
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$248
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About Kindercare-Matthews

Kindercare-Matthews is a licensed child care center in Matthews, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 189 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
189 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 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 capacity189 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare-Matthews has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $248 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.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$248
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$205
Home daycare$167

Preschool

Center$116
Home daycare$178

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$202

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-Matthews

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
189 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#90000534
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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.

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  1. Sep 23, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Dec 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  4. May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 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-Matthews

Is Kindercare-Matthews licensed?

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

When was Kindercare-Matthews 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 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare-Matthews had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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-Matthews care for?

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

Does Kindercare-Matthews accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercare-Matthews' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare-Matthews cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 882-4161 to ask.

What is Kindercare-Matthews' phone number?

(704) 882-4161.

Where is Kindercare-Matthews?

15000 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC 28104.

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