KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS LLC

2026

1. Medium-High risk2/12/2026

   .2820(b) — Violation #840

   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 classroom space #2 there was a tube of Burts Bees Lip Therapy on a shelf below five feet. In classroom space #3 there were three containers of ZEP Wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet. The laundry room door was unlocked, stored in the closet were laundry detergent packs, and two mop buckets of water. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. High riskStandard 102/12/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) — Violation #1124

   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. One of nine children did not have emergency information with a picture attached on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High risk2/12/2026

   .1003(i)(j) — Violation #1125

   Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One of nine children did not have a permission to transport form on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected