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Knightdale Head Start

1020 Todd Road, Knightdale, NC 27545
licensed capacity
199
a week, county median
$307
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About Knightdale Head Start

Knightdale Head Start is a licensed child care center in Knightdale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 199 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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
Not listed
Licensed capacity
199 children

Hours

Hours

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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 capacity199 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Knightdale Head Start 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).

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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 Knightdale Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
199 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#92001437
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 13, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

  9. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2023

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 Knightdale Head Start

Is Knightdale Head Start licensed?

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

When was Knightdale Head Start last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Knightdale Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Knightdale Head Start care for?

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

Does Knightdale Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Knightdale Head Start's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 266-1240 to confirm.

How much does Knightdale Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 266-1240 to ask.

What is Knightdale Head Start's phone number?

(919) 266-1240.

Where is Knightdale Head Start?

1020 Todd Road, Knightdale, NC 27545. The nearest other daycare we list is Todd Road Head Start, 0.1 miles away.

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