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The Children's Courtyard

1009 Masten Drive, Kernersville, NC 272844.6· 76 reviews
licensed capacity
195
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About

About The Children's Courtyard

The Children's Courtyard is a licensed child care center in Kernersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 6 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
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
195 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity195 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Courtyard has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Forsyth County has a median price of $203 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.
Forsyth County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$188

Toddler

Center$169
Home daycare$164

Preschool

Center$150
Home daycare$148

School age

Center$81
Home daycare$87

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 The Children's Courtyard

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Four Star Center License
Capacity
195 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#34001289
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 14
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Transportation 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 14 visits
  1. Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Jan 28, 2026

  6. Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

  9. Nov 12, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jun 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 2, 2025

    • 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

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 9, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • 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 Dec 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Transportation

      Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Transportation

      Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Transportation

      All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 9, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2024

  3. Apr 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 20, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jan 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jan 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jan 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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 Jan 2, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 Jan 2, 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 The Children's Courtyard

Is The Children's Courtyard licensed?

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

When was The Children's Courtyard last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Courtyard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 The Children's Courtyard care for?

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

Does The Children's Courtyard accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Children's Courtyard's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Children's Courtyard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (336) 992-0797 to ask.

What is The Children's Courtyard's phone number?

(336) 992-0797.

Where is The Children's Courtyard?

1009 Masten Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284. The nearest other daycare we list is Triad Baptist Christian Preschool, 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).