KIDDIE ACADEMY OF WAKE FOREST

WAKE FOREST, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity185
Est. price$733/mo

Contact information

Address945 GATEWAY COMMONS CIRCLE WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 (984) 251-1550

CityWAKE FOREST, NC 27587

CountyWake

Phone(984) 251-1550

Operating details

Capacity185

License dateJune 7, 2022

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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945 GATEWAY COMMONS CIRCLE WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 (984) 251-1550, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/9/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 154/9/2026

    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. Animal feces was observed on the infant/toddler playground. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. High riskStandard 104/9/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

    Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Parent authorization forms did not include required information forms for children in room #1 and room #9. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk4/9/2026

    .0803(12) — Violation #849

    Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Aquaphor was observed with an expiration date of 5/2025 in room #9. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk4/9/2026

    .0901(i) — Violation #1792

    Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A drink from Chick-Fil-A and iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts was observed in the view of the children in space #5. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium risk4/9/2026

    .0605(k)(1 — Violation #1867

    The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. It was observed that the mulch measured less than an inch under the wall climber. 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.

5Total Violations
5Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$733/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: WAKE FOREST, Wake County
  • Capacity: 185
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 4

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