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McKnight Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 252
- a week, county median
- $139
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About McKnight Child Development Center
McKnight Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 252 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 252 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 932-7433 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 252 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
McKnight Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Rowan County has a median price of $139 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$199
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$131
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$162
State record
Inspection reports for McKnight Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 252 children
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #80000196
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- 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.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Apr 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2026
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 Apr 2, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
Corrected during the visit
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
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
- Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about McKnight Child Development Center
Is McKnight Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was McKnight Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has McKnight Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 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 McKnight Child Development Center care for?
252, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Does McKnight Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are McKnight Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 932-7433 to confirm.
How much does McKnight Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 932-7433 to ask.
What is McKnight Child Development Center's phone number?
(704) 932-7433.
Where is McKnight Child Development Center?
1300 Glenn Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081.