KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
RALEIGH, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1590 DUNN RD RALEIGH, NC 27614 (919) 821-2261
CountyWake
Phone(919) 821-2261
Operating details
Capacity195
SubsidiesY
License dateJanuary 27, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/15/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1590 DUNN RD RALEIGH, NC 27614 (919) 821-2261, RALEIGH, NC 27614
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: 12/15/2025
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- Medium-High4
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- Medium-Low0
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2025
- High risk12/15/2025
.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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One child's emergency medication expired in November 2025, but it was not sent home. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/15/2025
.1102(c) — Violation #1048
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member renewed their certification in November 2025, but it expired in April 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/15/2025
.1102(d) — Violation #1049
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member's certification expired in April 2025 and was renewed in November 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 1012/15/2025
10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) — Violation #1232
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The annual staff evaluation and the professional development plan was missing from some staff files. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk12/15/2025
G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member renewed their background check, but a current qualification letter was not in their file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/15/2025
.0801(b) — Violation #1835
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. Two children's allergy action plans were not updated annually. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk12/15/2025
.1103(b) — Violation #1899
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not have documentation in their file that they had completed training in all the required topics every 5 years. 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)
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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: RALEIGH, Wake County
- Capacity: 195
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 2
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