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Kindred Kids Academy

720 Whiteville Road, Shallotte, NC 284704.5· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
128
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$184

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About Kindred Kids Academy

Kindred Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Shallotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 128 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
128 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
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 capacity128 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindred Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brunswick County has a median price of $184 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.
Brunswick County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$184
Home daycare$135

Toddler

Center$158
Home daycare$136

Preschool

Center$146
Home daycare$152

School age

Center$77
Home daycare$93

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 Kindred Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#10000317
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 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.

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See all 11 visits
  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 10, 2026

  3. May 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jun 10, 2026

  4. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 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 Aug 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

      The state verified the correction on Aug 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 Aug 28, 2025

  9. Aug 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  10. Aug 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Children used space that was not approved.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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 Kindred Kids Academy

Is Kindred Kids Academy licensed?

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

When was Kindred Kids Academy last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindred Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Kindred Kids Academy care for?

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

Does Kindred Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindred Kids Academy's hours?

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

How much does Kindred Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 754-5463 to ask.

What is Kindred Kids Academy's phone number?

(910) 754-5463.

Where is Kindred Kids Academy?

720 Whiteville Road, Shallotte, NC 28470. The nearest other daycare we list is Earth Angels Educational Center, 0.5 miles away.

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