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Unique Kids Child Development Center

1829 Stoney Point Road, Shelby, NC 281502.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
50
a week, county median
$159

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About Unique Kids Child Development Center

Unique Kids Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
50 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 capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Unique Kids Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cleveland County has a median price of $159 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Cleveland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$159
Home daycare$128

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$137

Preschool

Center$131
Home daycare$109

School age

Center$71
Home daycare$62

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 Unique Kids Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#23000489
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 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 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on May 21, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026

  4. Mar 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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 Mar 5, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  5. Dec 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025

  6. Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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 Apr 9, 2025

  8. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

      The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 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 Unique Kids Child Development Center

Is Unique Kids Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Unique Kids Child Development Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Unique Kids Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Unique Kids Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Unique Kids Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Unique Kids Child Development Center's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (704) 435-2920 to confirm.

How much does Unique Kids Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 435-2920 to ask.

What is Unique Kids Child Development Center's phone number?

(704) 435-2920.

Where is Unique Kids Child Development Center?

1829 Stoney Point Road, Shelby, NC 28150. The nearest other daycare we list is Washington Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.

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