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KIDS 'R' KIDS NC #13

Concord, NC · Cabarrus County
320 CODDLE MARKET DRIVE NW, Concord, NC 28027
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Quick Facts

Capacity
240 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (704) 795-5437
320 CODDLE MARKET DRIVE NW
Concord, NC 28027
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
13000547
License Holder
CREATIVE DARLINGS INC
License Issued
Aug 29, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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We are very proud to provide the most innovative facilities and effective educational programs for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age.

Our sincere love for children and strong belief that they should have a solid foundation, in combination with Kids `R` Kids, the absolute leader in its industry, makes the perfect choice for your family`s childcare needs. Our center is approximately 17,000 square feet with 10 classroom suites, a cafeteria, a resource room, a large activity gym for before and after school students, and four large play areas separated by age groups. The play area is covered with artificial turf and padding for the protection of your loved ones. Also for those hot summer days, we have a water splash park to cool them off.

At Kids `R` Kids, we share a common desire with parents, which is to provide the absolute best for the children. Our high quality educated teachers, creative and fun educational programs and, of course, our state-of-the-art facilities make us stand high above our competitors.

We love children and are dedicated to making our school a great success. Our door is always open for parents to come and discuss their needs, ask questions, give suggestions and comments. We encourage you to come take a tour and meet the staff. We are confident that you will agree with us this is the best environment for your child!

We look forward to meeting you soon.

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Four Star Center License

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday6:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday6:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday6:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Friday6:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-08-20 Unannounced Inspection No 0826-179L
2026-06-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-06-18 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. In Space Gym 1 there was shaving cream stored in an unlocked cabinet, in Space 12, toilet bowl cleaner was stored in an unlocked cabinet. In the Cafe area, the laundry room was not locked.
2026-06-18 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
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. One employee with a hire date of 1/30/26, did not have a complete medical report with all of the requirements.
2026-06-18 Violation 1035 .0701(a)
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. One employee (DOH: 3/5/26, 1/30/26) did not have a health care professional listed.
2026-06-18 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Six employees (DOH: 3/23/26, 4/27/26, 3/23/26, 4/13/26 and two on 3/30/26) did not complete the required number of orientation hours during the first six weeks of employment.
2026-06-18 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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. Five staff members (DOH: 11/19/2025, 9/22/23, 3/5/2026, 12/8/23, 1/2/24) did not have an approved certification in First Aid.
2026-06-18 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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. Two staff members (DOH: 3/5/2026, 9/22/23) did not have an approved CPR certification on file.
2026-06-18 Violation 1065 .1102(f)
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two employees (DOH: 1/30/26 and 3/23/26) did not have documentation of the required ITS SIDS training.
2026-06-18 Violation 1874 .0608(d)(1-4)
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One employee (DOH: 1/30/26) did not have a copy of the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy in their file.
2026-06-18 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
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. Five staff members (DOH: 10/24/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/19/2025, 1/30/26, and 3/5/2026) did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
2025-12-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-12-16 Violation 842 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b)
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space 1 there was a diaper ointment with no permission to administer form. In Space 4, there was a permission to administer form which had expired.
2025-12-16 Violation 1329 .0801(a)(1-7)
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's file did not contain all the required information regarding health care concerns, fears, or allergies.
2025-12-16 Violation 1417 10A NCAC 09 .2508(d)
The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care. In the classroom for school aged children, more materials with a higher level of difficulty like legos, games, books and puzzles needs to be added.
2025-11-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes 1125-160L
2025-11-24 Violation 803 10A NCAC 09 .0806(b)
There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled. There were no underwear provided to child when changing clothes after an incident during naptime.
2025-04-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0425-070A
2025-04-21 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On April 10, 2025, a staff member inappropriately touched a four-year-old child on both sides of the face with an open hand.
2025-04-10 Unannounced Inspection No 0425-070A
2025-01-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-01-07 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space 2 plastic soft blocks had frayed corners. In Space 9 there were storage buckets with cracks which could harm a child, and ripped and torn books. In Spaces 4 and 8 the rugs had frayed corners which can be a tripping hazard. In Spaces 7 and 10 the sink in the home living areas did not have a faucet. In Space 6 there were ripped and torn books.
2025-01-07 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. In Spaces 4 and 11 there were outlets that did not have safety covers.
2025-01-07 Violation 1908 .0608(b)(1-6)
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two children's files did not contain the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.
2024-09-16 Unannounced Inspection No 0924-124L
2024-08-13 Unannounced Inspection No 0824-099A
2024-07-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-07-23 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. In Space 5b the storage closet containing cleaning supplies was not locked.
2024-04-26 Unannounced Inspection No 0424-375A
2024-03-25 Announced Inspection No
2024-02-01 Unannounced Inspection No 0124-251L
2024-01-22 Announced Inspection No
2024-01-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-01-12 Violation 540 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a)
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) In Space 1, infant feeding plans were not posted.
2024-01-12 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. In Space 4, Hello Bello hand sanitizer, white out and batteries were not kept in locked storage as required.
2024-01-12 Violation 843 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d)
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space 12 a tube of Desitin diaper ointment had an expiration date of 1/2020.
2024-01-12 Violation 1124 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d)
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. A photograph was missing from one of the children's emergency information forms.
2024-01-12 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. In Space 8 there was no toilet paper in the girls bathroom. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2817(a).
2023-11-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes 1123-156L
2023-11-21 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Turf on the playground used by two and three year old children was missing exposing the rubber padding underneath. Also, there were gaps of space between the turf and sidewalks which could create a tripping hazard for children.
2023-10-13 Unannounced Inspection No 1023-146L
2023-08-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-08-16 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. In Space 5b a janitorial closet was left unlocked. There were cleaning supplies accessible to children in the closet.
2023-08-16 Violation 844 .0803(2)(a)
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 2 there was an ointment marked Rx Only without a pharmaceutical label.
2023-08-16 Violation 887 .0606(g)
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. A child sleeping in their crib did not have anything documented on the sleep log.
2023-06-29 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-29 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. It was reported more than one staff were overheard saying inappropriate comments to a child. It was also reported a child was crying, and the staff was harsh with the child and made them sit down. It was observed the child had a potty accident and was going to get a change of clothes.
2023-06-26 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-04-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-16 Violation 488 .0510(e)(3)
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 7 there were not enough materials in the home living area for multiple children to use at once.
2023-03-16 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground used by toddlers there was a push toy which was cracked. On the playground used by preschoolers, there were bikes with missing handle bars and one with a cracked seat.
2023-03-16 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. In Space 7 and outlet was uncovered and accessible to children.
2023-03-16 Violation 1308 .0801(a)(7)
Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. One child's file did not contain the information regarding individuals to whom the child may be released.
2023-03-16 Violation 1311 .0802(c)
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. Seven children's files did not have the emergency medical care information updated annually.
2023-03-16 Violation 1314 .0802(c)(2)
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two children's files did not include the hospital preference.
2023-03-16 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. one child did not have a medical form on file within 30 days of enrollment.
2023-03-16 Violation 1329 .0801(a)(1-7)
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two files did not contain information regarding special health concerns or fears.
2023-03-16 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff with a hire date of November 5, 2021 did not have documentation of completion of Health and Safety training.
2023-03-16 Violation 1908 .0608(b)(1-6)
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One file did not have the parent signature on the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy.
2023-02-22 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-12-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-12-15 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2817(a) states: In child care centers , toilet tissue shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. In Gym 1 and 2 the boy's bathroom had one roll of urine soaked toilet paper.
2022-11-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-22 Violation 904 .1803(a)(1)
Child was handled roughly. On November 17, 2022, a staff member handled a two-year-old child roughly by forcefully placing the child on a mat and holding the child down on the mat during naptime.
2022-11-22 Violation 1810 GS 110-105.6(a)
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.
2022-11-22 Violation 1877 .1803(a)(10)
A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. On November 17, 2022, a staff member placed their legs in a bridge over a two-year-old child's body, restricting the child's movement during naptime.
2022-11-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-07 Violation 524 .0510(d)(2)(A-C)
When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. There were a group of children using the media room for screen time. There was not a screen time log available for review. A log was created for the media room during my visit.
2022-11-07 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. In Spaces 1, 5, and 6 there were outlets with out safety covers.
2022-11-07 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. In Space 5 the closet used for cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to children.
2022-11-07 Violation 844 .0803(2)(a)
Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An emergency prescription medication was not stored in the original container with the pharmaceutical label.
2022-11-07 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Spaces 1, 3, 4, 6, and 10 there were OTC ointments and/or creams that did not contain all of the required information on the permission to administer forms.
2022-10-25 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-20 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-08-24 Announced Inspection No
2022-08-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-08-22 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. I monitored 15 incident reports that were completed during the month of August. Four did not have a parent signature, twelve did not have a date signed by parents, twelve did not have date and time parent was contacted, eight did not have how the parent were contacted, two did not have the name of the child injured, three did not have date of incident and one did not have time of incident.
2022-08-22 Violation 853 .0802(g)(1-6)
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. There were 41 incident reports located in a ring binder that were not documented on the Incident Log.
2022-08-22 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. There was a disinfectant spray located on the counter between the kitchen and hallway that was not a least five feet from the floor.
2022-07-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-07-27 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 5 used for school aged care did not have an activity plan posted. Space 4(Suite 250) did not have current lesson plan posted.
2022-07-27 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. There was an outlet located in the hallway near the kitchen serving area that did not have a safety cover.
2022-07-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-05-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-05-12 Violation 528 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The children were served meatballs and rice instead of macaroni and cheese which was listed on the menu.
2022-05-12 Violation 604 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a)
Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Space 7 had art supplies stored in the bathroom.
2022-05-12 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. There was an outlet in the hallway without a safety cover. There were three outlets in space five without safety covers.
2022-05-12 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. There were "Magic Erasers" stored in an unlocked plastic container in the children's bathroom located space 7.
2022-05-12 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 1 had Baby Love Cream and A & D cream that did not have an ending validation date. Space one had Burt's Bees cream that did not have instructions or amount to use. Space 3 had Oilogic Stuffy Nose & Cough oil with not instructions or amount to use.
2022-05-12 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
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. K. Ritch began employment on 4/29/22 and she does not have a medical report on file.
2022-05-12 Violation 1311 .0802(c)
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. Three of the seventeen files monitored did not have this information updated annually: J.G.M. (10/20/20), E.G. (8/26/19) and S.G (7/15/20).
2022-05-12 Violation 1874 .0608(d)(1-4)
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was documentation showing that S. Thomas has reviewed this policy.
2022-05-12 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
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 following staff have not completed the above training within the 90 days of employment: A. Peyton, K. Benson, S. Collins, B. Suarez, A. Yeary, L. Riviera, M. Robinson and A. Pollard.
2022-05-12 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
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. B. Suarez completed the Health and Safety training in February 2017 which was over five years ago and has not begun the process to take the training topics.
2022-05-12 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. There were three disinfectant sprays located on the counter between the kitchen and hallway that was not a least five feet from the floor.

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