Four Star Center License
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Kindercare Learning Center
Cary, NC
· Wake County
8050 CHAPEL HILL RD,
Cary, NC 27513
Quick Facts
Capacity
168 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92003920
License Holder
KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Aug 23, 2023
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 - Children under 2 1/2 years old in rooms with direct exits only
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About the Provider
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER is a Four Star Center License in CARY NC, with a maximum capacity of 168 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the 2 year old playground steps, rubber covering was observed to be torn leaving metal exposed underneath that was jagged, rusty, and sharp that presents a serious injury hazard. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A diaper cream in the infant room was observed to be missing a permission form giving authorization to use. This was corrected during inspection when the parent arrived to drop off and completed the form. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1955 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) |
| The child care center was not free of lead poisoning hazards as defined in G.S. 1130A-131.7(7). The operation has not completed enrollment in lead paint testing. Technical assistance regarding completing this requirement was previously given on 7/2/25 and 1/29/25. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1959 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(f) |
| The child care center was not free of asbestos hazards as defined in G.S. 130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(4). The operation has not completed enrollment in asbestos testing. Technical assistance regarding completing this requirement was previously provided on 7/2/25 and 1/29/25. | |||
| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-274L |
| 2025-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-274L |
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Ratios were determined to be exceeded in the morning time before additional relief staff arrive. | |||
| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-17 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| 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 operation does not have a current roster in the ABCMS background check system. | |||
| 2025-07-17 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill has not been completed. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-02 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A first aid poster was not observed posted in the operation. This was corrected during the inspection. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | 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. One emergency medication in the K-prep room did not have the original prescription or medication packaging. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. 2 emergency medications evaluated during inspection did not contain the proper medication authorizations. One form in the K-prep room was expired and last updated 5/11/24. One medication in the 3's room had no medication authorization form accompanying the medication. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. File information for 1 employee did not have copies of the current qualification letter. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| 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. This operation has not completed enrollment in the ABCMS system and does not have a current roster in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2025-07-02 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented shelter-in-place drill was completed 10/17/24. There has been no other safety drill documented since the October 2024 drill. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in rooms Discovery and YPS had visible paint peeling within reach of children in care. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The EPR plan was observed to have last been updated January 3, 2024. The Administrator corrected this during inspection. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch in the outdoor area beneath the swings and at the end of the slides measures 1/2" or less and is not sufficient depth to mitigate fall injuries. | |||
| 2024-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-076A |
| 2024-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-076A |
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-292L |
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. 2 vehicles used for transportation did not have current registration. Registration for both expired May 2024. Bus #2 was observed to be missing a bolt for one seatbelt rendering the seatbelt unsafe and unable to be used. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-244L |
| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One emergency medication did not have a completed medication administration permission form. This was corrected when the parent brought in the permission form as I was leaving inspection. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-080L |
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-423L |
| 2024-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-22 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch is still of insufficient depth at the time of inspection. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-241L |
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Surfacing in the outdoor area was observed to be below the required depth at the ends of all slides and beneath all swings. Measured depth at these locations was less than 1 inch. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. Bus #2 was missing a first aid kit during inspection. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff was observed to not have completed health and safety training with their first year of employment. | |||
| 2023-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | 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. A teacher encouraged children to make fun of and call other children names. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. During inspection I was unable to locate a posted first aid information sheet. | |||
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