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Knightdale, NC 27545 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Young Explorers Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About Young Explorers Child Care Center
Young Explorers Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Knightdale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 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 21 rules across 8 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Young Explorers Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for Young Explorers Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 125 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #92003864
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Food and nutrition 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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 Mar 23, 2026
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 23, 2026
Aug 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 Sep 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
Corrected during the visit
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
Corrected during the visit
Mar 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
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 Apr 7, 2025
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025
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 Apr 3, 2025
Aug 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 Aug 26, 2024
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
The state verified the correction on May 10, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 May 3, 2024
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 May 3, 2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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 May 3, 2024
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 May 3, 2024
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
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.
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024
- Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Young Explorers Child Care Center
Is Young Explorers Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Young Explorers Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Young Explorers Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Young Explorers Child Care Center care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Young Explorers Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Young Explorers Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Young Explorers Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 622-1836 to ask.
What is Young Explorers Child Care Center's phone number?
(919) 622-1836.
Where is Young Explorers Child Care Center?
1002 Mulford Court, Knightdale, NC 27545. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Planet, 0.2 miles away.