Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy
500 Millstone Dr Suite 104, Hillsborough, NC
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Knee High Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 150
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $355
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About Knee High Preschool
Knee High Preschool is a licensed child care center in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 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 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Knee High Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $355 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$355
Home daycare$271
Toddler
Center$292
Home daycare$226
Preschool
Center$199
Home daycare$223
School age
Center$105
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Knee High Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #68000586
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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May 20, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
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 1, 2026
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 1, 2026
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 Jun 1, 2026
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 Jun 1, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 Dec 2, 2025
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 Dec 2, 2025
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
Jun 19, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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 Jun 20, 2025
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 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.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
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
Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule 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 Apr 16, 2025
Jul 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Jul 23, 2024
- Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 7, 2024
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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 24, 2023
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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 24, 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 Oct 24, 2023
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 Oct 24, 2023
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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 24, 2023
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Knee High Preschool
Is Knee High Preschool licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Knee High Preschool last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Knee High Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Knee High Preschool care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Knee High Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Knee High Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Knee High Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 732-4433 to ask.
What is Knee High Preschool's phone number?
(919) 732-4433.
Where is Knee High Preschool?
125 John Earl Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The nearest other daycare we list is Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy, 0.9 miles away.