KINDERCARE EDUCATION
APEX, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1815 OLIVE CHAPEL RD APEX, NC 27502 (919) 629-4813
CityAPEX, NC 27502
CountyWake
Phone(919) 629-4813
Operating details
Capacity150
License dateDecember 12, 2024
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1815 OLIVE CHAPEL RD APEX, NC 27502 (919) 629-4813, APEX, NC 27502
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/20/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/20/2026
.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. Two staff member purses were stored on children's cots and bathroom cleaner was stored less that five feet in an unlocked cabinet. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk5/20/2026
.0803(6)(a — Violation #1882
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Five authorization forms for diaper cream and four for sunscreen did not have parent signatures. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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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: APEX, Wake County
- Capacity: 150
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
What parents actually pay
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