Kids R Kids Rtp
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📞 (919) 544-5050Reviews
My son has attended this preschool for 4 years. I have to say, it has been a truly wonderful experience. The academic standards are high and the owner is responsive and truly cares about the children in her care. If you are in the Brier Creek, RTP, Durham area I would consider it for sure. The things I liked best: the hours are 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m and you can drop/pick at your convenience, they offer breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, and they have a huge playground. Glass on three sides of a classroom and keypad access are important for those who care about safety. They offer video access to parents too but I hardly use it anymore. Hope this is helpful!
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About the Provider
I'm Lynn Rasmussen, and my husband, Kevin Skousen and I are deeply grateful and privileged to be the owners of Kids 'R' Kids RTP, an award-winning, double platinum, and accredited preschool in Durham, North Carolina.
Are you considering childcare for your baby, toddler, or preschool-age child?
As a mother, I’ve been in your shoes.
It isn’t an easy decision.
For many parents, it boils down to "Are the owners of the school on site?"
In our case, Kevin and I are here every single day.
We are so proud to be part of a larger Kids 'R' Kids family because it gives us access to cutting-edge curriculum like Brainwaves, rigorous training for our staff, and technology assets like ABC Mouse and WatchMeGrow.
Even so, as parents, we would not send our children to a preschool without committed and visionary leadership. So let me tell you about our journey and our philosophy, so you can evaluate if Kids 'R' Kids RTP is the right fit for your family.
The Journey To Owning a Preschool
I was a stay-at-home mother with three boys. My house was the hub where all the children gathered and played. One day, my neighbors, Brooks and Julie Moye invited me to become a partner in the childcare business. As an interior designer, I did not understand why they would think I could run a preschool. They explained that though I did not have a preschool background, my management experience and love for children had prepared me well for the job. The Moyes and I partnered for many years and I'm grateful they saw my potential. Being a Kids 'R' Kids co-owner with the Moyes has been a truly rewarding experience.
The road to excellence has not been an easy one for us. When we bought Kids 'R' Kids RTP seven years ago, we understood the challenges that lay ahead, we saw our goal very clearly: to provide a safe, nurturing, and academically-advanced preschool to the hard-working parents who work in Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, and Durham.
As a preschool based in the technologically-advanced RTP area, I also believe it is important to prepare the children in our school for the 21st Century.
Also, Kids R Kids Learning Academies is the first national early childhood education franchise to be granted Disrict Accreditation from the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, the national commission that confers the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA/CASI, SACS/CAI and NWAC) accreditation seal.
As parents of young children ourselves, we are inspired to operate a high quality Five Star learning center. 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 methodology gives our preschool graduates an advantage in kindergarten. They are prepared academically, socially, and emotionally for elementary school -- and for life!
Our center is approximately 17,000 square feet with 11 classroom suites, a cafeteria, a resource room, a large activity gym for before and after school students, and 4 large play areas separated for age groups.
At Kids 'R' Kids RTP, we share a common desire with parents, which is to provide the absolute best for the children. Our high quality teachers, creative and fun educational programs and, of course, our state-of-the-art facility are some of the reasons why parents sign up right after they come in for a tour.
My mission every single day is to live up to the compliment we received from a grateful father as he dropped his daughter off to Kids 'R' Kids:
"Lynn, when I leave my precious child at Kids 'R' Kids RTP, I feel like I'm dropping her off with my sister. Yes, I want her to learn and grow academically. But you know why I drive away happy? Because I'm leaving her in the loving environment that feels like home."
He added a piece of advice that I treasure to this day:
"Never forget-- the feeling that we are leaving our kids with family -- that's the true secret sauce at Kids 'R' Kids RTP."
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. Please don't hesitate to contact us! Read why one parent selected our school: http://kidsrkidsrtp.com/why-kids-r-kids-rtp (I love Reason #5).
Kids R Kids RTP - Five Star Preschool of Excellence!
We are a 5 Star Durham / Raleigh / RTP area preschool dedicated to establishing a child care environment for our children where they are "Hugged First and Then Taught." We strive to provide a nurturing, secure, and stimulating environment, in which children can safely explore, learn and play. Our mission is to develop your child in all areas of growth--physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually with our goal to set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction in early education. We offer full & part-time classes for preschool age children, as well as, before & after, summer camps, and track-out programs for school age children.
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Tuesday7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Wednesday7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Thursday7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Friday7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-367L |
| 2026-06-03 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. After a child hit a teacher in the eye, the teacher slapped the child in the face. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-29 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. Twenty-four (24) children were present in Rm. 500, which has a capacity of 21 children at 35 square feet per child. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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 last fire inspection on file was dated 4/18/24. This violation was corrected today during the visit when the fire marshal conducted an inspection. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | 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. Clorox wipes and cleaning spray were stored in unlocked under-sink cabinets in the children's bathrooms in room 300. This violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | 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. An employee with a start date of 9/9/24 had a medical report on file dated 5/3/23. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. An employee with a start date of 9/9/24 had a Tb test on file dated 5/8/23. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | 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. Children's photos were not included in the files of those being transported. | |||
| 2025-04-29 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. A lead teacher for school-age students, employed since 1/2/24, has not completed BSAC training. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-309A |
| 2024-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-15 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| 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. Bottles were labeled with a date of 5/12/24 that were stored in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | 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. Aquaphor and Destin was stored in the bathroom that the children use in room 300 in the clear pockets that diapers/pull ups are stored. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | 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. Aquaphor and Desitin did not have written authorization from the parent/guardian. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Aquaphor in room 300 had an expiration date of 7/2022. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. Small pieces of crayons and sidewalk chalk were in the art area in room 250 that had children two (2) years of age. | |||
| 2024-05-15 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last documented update of the EPR plan was 9/2020. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-177L |
| 2024-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-177L |
| 2024-01-19 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation of the NC Fire Code was observed today. Portable heaters were observed being in use on 1/16/24 in room 300. This is a violation requirement in the NC Fire Code 603.5.3. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-028L |
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| 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. Bottles for one child was not labeled with a date and name. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. A staff member in suite 300 did not wash hands in between diapering. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Suite 100 an infant was asleep on the floor. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 250 held a temperature of 60 degrees F. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | 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. Diaper cream in Suite 100 and Suite 150 did not have written instructions from the parent. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing did not meet the critical height of the equipment at the fall zones of the swings and slides. | |||
| 2022-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-02 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Seven (7) out of Twenty-nine (29) staff members did not complete their required amount of training hours for the 2021-2022 in-service training year. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-10 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On May 2, 2022 a 4 year old child was left unsupervised for approximately five (5) minutes in the classroom when the group transitioned from the classroom to the playground. | |||
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