Four Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Kids Educational Center Iii, Inc.
Wake Forest, NC
· Wake County
1020 JONES DAIRY RD,
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Quick Facts
Capacity
146 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 554-3721
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92000840
License Holder
KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTERS, III INC.
License Issued
Mar 26, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - 30 sq. ft. indoors & .3208(b) Ratios
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About the Provider
Since 1987 Kids Educational Centers has been providing parents in the Triangle and Eastern North Carolina with the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children are receiving the very finest in early childhood education. Our educated and experienced staff are passionate about providing a healthy and socially stimulating environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally and intellectually. Our low student-teacher ratios and active learning series curriculum provide the foundation for a creative and nurturing educational atmosphere.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-214A |
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 321 | .1403(f) |
| Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. A staff member failed to provide adequate supervision to the children by engaging in a conversation on their phone while children were in the pool. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff members allowed an eight-year-old child to be responsible for ensuring their medication was taken on a field trip resulting in the medication being left at the location of the field trip. | |||
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Prescription medication was stored in a bag on a hook in the classroom that was accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space four (4) a staff's handbag was hanging below 5 ft. on the back of the door; in space five (5) a bag of liquid soap that had "keep out of reach of children" on the label was in an unlocked cabinet located under the handwashing sink. The Director moved the staff's bag to a shelf over 5 ft. high in the classroom and she removed the soap from the classroom. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-378L |
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-05 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. An electrical outlet, not in use was not covered with a safety outlet. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. One unlocked cabinet in a classroom located under the handwashing sink, there were several bags of liquid soap and one box of Scrub Buddies quick eraser. These items had Keep out of reach of children on the warning label. These items were placed in a locked cabinet during my visit. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. A total of three air conditioner units located on both playgrounds did not have a mesh guard to prevent objects from being thrown in them. | |||
| 2023-03-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report dated November 9, 2022, was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2022-11-22 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report dated November 9, 2022, was not submitted to DCDEE within the required time frame. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in May 2022. The last fire drill was conducted on April 22, 2022. | |||
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