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Wake Forest, NC 27587 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Knowledge Beginnings
- licensed capacity
- 190
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About Knowledge Beginnings
Knowledge Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 190 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 7 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 190 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 190 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Knowledge Beginnings 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Knowledge Beginnings
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 190 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92001283
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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Aug 24, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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 Jun 4, 2026
Oct 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2025
Sep 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2025
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2025
Mar 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
Corrected during the visit
- Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024
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 2, 2024
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 Oct 2, 2024
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 Oct 2, 2024
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 Oct 2, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
May 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Knowledge Beginnings
Is Knowledge Beginnings licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Knowledge Beginnings last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Knowledge Beginnings had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Knowledge Beginnings care for?
190, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Knowledge Beginnings accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Knowledge Beginnings' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Knowledge Beginnings cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 570-3401 to ask.
What is Knowledge Beginnings' phone number?
(919) 570-3401.
Where is Knowledge Beginnings?
10741 Forest Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614. The nearest other daycare we list is Everbrook Academy, 0.7 miles away.