KINDERCARE EDUCATION
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address300 EARNIE LANE HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540 (919) 577-0220
CountyWake
Phone(919) 577-0220
Operating details
Capacity199
SubsidiesY
License dateJuly 26, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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300 EARNIE LANE HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540 (919) 577-0220, HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/5/2026
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk5/5/2026
GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was posted with April 2026 date. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 155/5/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #533
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. Bottle in space #1 and space#2 were not labeled with the child's name and dated. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 105/5/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) — Violation #540
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) One child's feeding plan was not updated according to his meal plan. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 155/5/2026
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. A child's was observed playing in the toilet during diaper changing for several minutes. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 155/5/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. An accessible container of diaper cream was stored on the changing table. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 105/5/2026
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. A child's photograph was not included on the emergency information form. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/5/2026
.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. A child did not have a written authorization form on file that is being transported to and from public school. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$675/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: HOLLY SPRINGS, Wake County
- Capacity: 199
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
What parents actually pay
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