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Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center

3480 Walsh Parkway, Fayetteville, NC 283114.4· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$183

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About Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center

Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cumberland County has a median price of $183 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.
Cumberland County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$183
Home daycare$162

Toddler

Center$159
Home daycare$150

Preschool

Center$132
Home daycare$136

School age

Center$76
Home daycare$93

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 Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#26002462
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 17 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Transportation 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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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  1. May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

    • 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 Oct 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

      Corrected during the visit

  9. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      Corrected during the visit

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Oct 22, 2024Inspection5 rules 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 Nov 5, 2024

    • 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

      Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutrition

      An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted (omit posting for centers located in a residence).

      The state verified the correction on Nov 5, 2024

  2. Jul 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jun 6, 2024Inspection3 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 Jun 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024

    • 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. May 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Mar 18, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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 Mar 27, 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.

      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 Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

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

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 Mar 12, 2024

  7. Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

      Corrected during the visit

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 Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center

Is Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 11 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center care for?

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

Does Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 425-4060 to ask.

What is Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?

(910) 425-4060.

Where is Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center?

3480 Walsh Parkway, Fayetteville, NC 28311. The nearest other daycare we list is Howard Hall Prime Time, 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).