KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC

2026

1. Medium-High risk7/16/2026

   .0902(a) — Violation #542

   The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space #2, the Toddler Classroom, four (4) Feeding Schedules were reviewed and it was observed that one (1) child’s Feeding Schedule had not been updated to reflect the child is not eating solid foods. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 157/16/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) — Violation #608

   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. During today’s visit meal-time was observed taking place in various classrooms. It was observed on multiple occasions that handwashing did not occur either before or after handling food by children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 157/16/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) — Violation #609

   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. During today’s visit meal-time was observed taking place in various classrooms. It was observed on multiple occasions that handwashing did not occur either before or after handling food by staff members. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High riskStandard 157/16/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) — Violation #808

   The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. While monitoring the Outdoor Learning Environment it was observed on the Toddler Playground that an opening more than eight (8) inches wide was present at the bottom of one section of the surrounding chain link fencing and on one of the Preschool playgrounds that the metal spikes used to anchor the black, plastic borders surrounding the climbing structure had begun to protrude from the borders. It was also observed on each of the four (4) playgrounds monitored that the vegetation present was overgrown in multiple areas and various parts of the fencing was being to rust. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk7/16/2026

   .0902(a) — Violation #1912

   The written feeding plan did not include the type of milk, formula or food and/or the frequency of the feedings. Feeding Schedules were also reviewed In Space #4, the Infant Classroom, and it was observed that four (4) of these were not completed with all the required information. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected