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Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program

2312 Orton Street, Charlotte, NC 282085.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$284
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About Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program

Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 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
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 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 capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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.
Mecklenburg County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$284
Home daycare$189

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$180

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$180

School age

Center$90
Home daycare$100

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 Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#60002161
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025

  5. Feb 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Apr 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Apr 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 Apr 24, 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 Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program

Is Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program licensed?

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

When was Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Is Power Early Learning Program care for?

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

Does Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 394-8052 to ask.

What is Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program's phone number?

(704) 394-8052.

Where is Knowledge Is Power Early Learning Program?

2312 Orton Street, Charlotte, NC 28208. The nearest other daycare we list is Mrs. B's Little Learners Daycare, 0.2 miles away.

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